Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy explained

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy (Chinese: 习近平外交思想)[1] is the current diplomatic and foreign policy doctrine of the People's Republic of China. It is a part of the larger Xi Jinping Thought, which is a component of modern Chinese Communist Party ideology derived from the CCP general secretary Xi Jinping. According to Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is "the fundamental guideline for China's diplomatic work is an epoch-making milestone in the diplomatic theory of New China."[2] The main point of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is to orient as much of diplomacy as possible to the bilateral level, while still supporting the formal architecture of the international system. In terms of China's foreign policy, Xi Jinping's "Major Country Diplomacy" (Chinese: 大国外交) doctrine has replaced the earlier Deng Xiaoping era slogan of "keep a low profile and build up power" (Chinese: 韬光养晦) and has legitimized a more active role for China on the world stage, particularly with regards to reform of the international order, engaging in open ideological competition with the West, and assuming a greater responsibility for global affairs in accordance with China's rising power and status.[3]

History

During the first five years of Xi Jinping's leadership the budget for diplomacy doubled.[4]

In 2017, state councillor Yang Jiechi incorporated the term "great changes unseen in a century" into the CCP's rhetoric, describing it as a guiding tenet of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.[5]

According to Xinhua News Agency, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy was officially adopted during the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in 2018.[6]

In July 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China inaugurated a research center for the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.[7] The center is part of the China Institute of International Studies.[8]

Reception

Foreign observers have noted that China and the rest of the world play by different rules under Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. This perceived endorsement of Chinese exceptionalism has been criticized as problematic.[9] Wolf warrior diplomacy seems to be positively perceived by the domestic audience, especially those with a more Chinese nationalist point of view.[10]

In terms of theory, parallels have been drawn to Maoist international relations theory,[11] in particular to Mao Zedong's Three Worlds Theory.[12]

The Global Security Initiative has been described as a "concrete manifestation" of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.[13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Studying General Secretary Xi Jinping's Thought on Diplomacy. Qiushi Journal. Yang. Jiechi. 28 November 2017. 29 November 2017. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026044307/http://english.qstheory.cn/2017-11/28/c_1122007258.htm. live.
  2. News: Bishop . Bill . Xi's thought on diplomacy is "epoch-making" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200412011333/https://www.axios.com/xis-diplomacy-epoch-making-3063df60-c714-44cf-bd59-f811ea544a1e.html . 12 April 2020 . 12 April 2020 . Axios.
  3. Smith . Stephen . 16 February 2021 . China's "Major Country Diplomacy" . . 10.1093/fpa/orab002 . 21 September 2021 . 21 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921151122/https://academic.oup.com/fpa/article-abstract/17/2/orab002/6139347?redirectedFrom=fulltext . live .
  4. News: Loh . Dylan M. H . Over here, overbearing: The origins of China's 'Wolf Warrior' style diplomacy . Hong Kong Free Press . 31 July 2020 . 10 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200710162247/https://hongkongfp.com/2020/06/12/over-here-overbearing-the-origins-of-chinas-wolf-warrior-style-diplomacy/ . live .
  5. Book: Bachulska . Alicja . The Idea of China: Chinese Thinkers on Power, Progress, and People . Leonard . Mark . Oertel . Janka . 2 July 2024 . . 978-1-916682-42-9 . Berlin, Germany . EPUB . 23 July 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717120845/https://ecfr.eu/publication/idea-of-china/ . live .
  6. Web site: Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy an epoch-making milestone in China's diplomatic theory: FM . Xinhua . 12 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200109163252/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-03/08/c_137879309.htm . 9 January 2020 . live .
  7. News: Tzu-ti . Huang . China sets up Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy research center . Taiwan News . 21 July 2020 . 21 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200721061048/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3970722 . live .
  8. Book: Tsang . Steve . Steve Chang . The Political Thought of Xi Jinping . Cheung . Olivia . . 2024 . 9780197689363.
  9. Web site: Roy . Denny . 'Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy' Fails to Impress – or Reassure . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200412011333/https://thediplomat.com/2020/04/xi-jinping-thought-on-diplomacy-fails-to-impress-or-reassure/ . 12 April 2020 . 12 April 2020 . The Diplomat.
  10. Web site: Zhu . Zhiqun . Interpreting China's 'Wolf-Warrior Diplomacy' . 30 July 2020 . . 19 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200619220632/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/interpreting-chinas-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/ . live .
  11. Economy . Elizabeth . Elizabeth Economy . 3 October 2019 . China's Neo-Maoist Moment . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20200412014358/https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2019-10-01/chinas-neo-maoist-moment . 12 April 2020 . 12 April 2020.
  12. Web site: Elia Valori . Giancarlo . 11 September 2019 . President Xi Jinping's diplomacy doctrine . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200412011333/https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2019/09/11/president-xi-jinpings-diplomacy-doctrine/ . 12 April 2020 . 12 April 2020 . Modern Diplomacy.
  13. Book: Curtis . Simon . The Belt and Road City: Geopolitics, Urbanization, and China's Search for a New International Order . Klaus . Ian . . 9780300266900 . New Haven and London . 2024 . 198 . 10.2307/jj.11589102 . jj.11589102.

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