Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy

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Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, officially the "General Secretary Xi Jinping's Thought on Diplomacy" (

bilateral level, while still supporting the formal architecture of the international system.[3] 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.[4]

History

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

Xinhua 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

research center for the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.[7] The center is part of the China Institute of International Studies.[8]
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Reception

Foreign observers have noted that China and the rest of the world play by different rules under Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.[citation needed] 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.[3]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Bishop, Bill. "Xi's thought on diplomacy is "epoch-making"". Axios. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b Elia Valori, Giancarlo (11 September 2019). "President Xi Jinping's diplomacy doctrine". Modern Diplomacy. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
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  5. ^ Loh, Dylan M. H. "Over here, overbearing: The origins of China's 'Wolf Warrior' style diplomacy". Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy an epoch-making milestone in China's diplomatic theory: FM". Xinhua. Archived from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  7. ^ Tzu-ti, Huang. "China sets up Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy research center". Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
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  9. ^ Roy, Denny. "'Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy' Fails to Impress – or Reassure". The Diplomat. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  10. ^ Zhu, Zhiqun. "Interpreting China's 'Wolf-Warrior Diplomacy'". The Diplomat. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  11. ^ Economy, Elizabeth (3 October 2019). "China's Neo-Maoist Moment". Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.