Innovative Philosophy of China’s New Diplomacy.docVIP

Innovative Philosophy of China’s New Diplomacy 　　A new trend has been apparent in Chinas official exchanges with foreign countries since the new government took office in March， evident in arrangements for official visits by heads of state. It is clear that Chinese diplomacy possesses more confidence， personality and flexibility than ever before. Achieving a more enterprising balance and “keeping a low profile while doing something” is at the core of the new diplomacy. China has reached a consensus with Vietnam on important issues concerning China’s territorial integrity and the stability of surrounding areas. Both sides will carry out joint patrols in agreed regions and maintain calm in waters where accord has yet to be reached. China has demonstrated a strong national will with respect to the sovereignty over Ren’ai Reef （the Second Thomas Shoal）， and actively striven to settle disputes through peaceful means. Moreover， despite the tension on the Korean Peninsula in March and April this year， China still firmly advocates cooperation and dialogues. Chinese leaders have demonstrated a clear stand， having actively coordinated with major coun- tries and cooperated with surrounding regions. Related dialogues have now been successfully kick-started. Agendas for Chinese leaders state visits reflect the new diplomatic philosophy. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two foreign visits earlier this year imply that the new leadership has three diplomatic priorities. Its initial focus has been on big countries， including Russia and the United States. It also encompasses developing nations， notably the three African countries President Xi visited on his first tour in March. President Xi’s June visit to North and Latin America moreover included stops in three developing countries， in addition to the U.S. Neighboring states， such as Russia， appear to be the third diplomatic target priority. India and Pakistan， the first two stops on Premier Li Keqiang’s first official visi