The Year That Made Me: Geoff Raby

A former Ambassador to China, Geoff Raby has revelled in travel since he set off to Europe backpacking at aged 21.  His academic path as an economist led to a serendipitous career in diplomacy, which took him to China in 1986 for his first diplomatic posting. While there, Geoff developed an appreciation for the contemporary Chinese art of the time, which grew into a significant collection. He also witnessed the dramatic events of Tiananmen Square and absorbed some pertinent geo-political lessons. Guest: Geoff Raby, AO. Former Ambassador to China 2007 – 2011.