Author(s): LI Zhiyong, YUAN Zhengqing
Pages: 20-29
Year: 2015 Issue:  2
Journal: Pacific Journal
Keyword:  great-power diplomacy; hegemonism; the rise of China; harmonious world; Chinese charac-teristics;
Abstract: When the West is experiencing a relative decline,China is now the second largest economy in the world.Facing the great changes of international relations and the relationship between China and the rest of the world,China' diplomacy has a great number of transition opportunities and challenges .Having exercised survival-centered revolution diplomacy and development-centered diplomacy,China is carrying out great -power diplomacy to bring about a great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.The exercise of great-power diplomacy with Chinese characteristics should be consistent with prevailing international rela-tions and China's national conditions.Great power diplomacy with Chinese characteristics should focus on peaceful development and promote a harmonious world instead of Chauvinism and power politics.