A diplomacy that is constructive in nature

In its almost seven-decade-old diplomatic history, the People's Republic of China has witnessed tremendous changes in international relations. In the initial stages, the essential task of China's diplomacy was to fit into the world order as an independent sovereign country, and to safeguard its rights and interests while helping international relations to move toward a more equitable and reasonable direction.

Over the past nearly 70 years, China has weathered many a storm in international relations while making great achievements. In fact, New China's diplomatic history can be broadly divided into three main parts.

Foreign policy aimed at safeguarding core interests