Tag: Embassy

Diplomacy in the Dragon’s Den: The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China

In the bustling heart of Beijing, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, the U.S. Embassy stands as a symbol of the complex and ever-evolving relationship between the United States and China. This diplomatic mission, one of the largest and most significant in the world, plays a crucial role in navigating the intricate web of diplomacy, …

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Embassy of Togo in Beijing

The Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing

a large building

Passed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, China.

Siemens-Halske W38 Phone

This switchboard operator’s desk telephone was manufactured by Siemens-Halske in Germany.  It is believe the history of this specific device was removed from one of the U.S. Missions in Germany.  A close inspection of the typed labels for the switches are in German. The telephone was called “REIPOS”.  The bulk of the unit is made …

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