China's Diplomacy

Abstract

The two 30-year periods of China’s diplomatic history have remarkably different features, but are intimately related to each other. Th e fi rst 30 years scored great achievements in consolidating the state and safeguarding independence. More specifi cally, the New China had a clear break with the old diplomacy of humiliation stabilized a new kind of diplomatic relations with other countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit secured an equal position and dignity on the global stage gained diplomatic independence by safeguarding and strengthening national independence, and protecting national security and territorial integrity settled the border disputes left over from history with most neighbors by peaceful means, creating a stable neighborhood in general established strong friendships with the vast majority of developing countries through mutual support and set up a new diplomatic contingent for seeking the diplomacy of independence.