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The Evolution of Contemporary China's International Strategy

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The Evolution of Contemporary China’s International Strategy

Abstract This book provides an introduction to the discussions surrounding the concept of international strategy, the process of the evolution of China’s international strategy, and the inherent laws of that evolution. (The book consistently employs the term yǎnjiàn [1]—evolution/derivation—to explain the internal derivative and congruous relationships within strategic adjustments.) It analyzes and predicts the future direction of China’s international strategy by combining the "dual sources" of traditional cultural origins and contemporary ideology. These contents offer reference value for students and scholars interested in reflecting upon or researching the past and future development of New China’s international strategy.

Table of Contents Preface Foreword I. Research Background and Significance of the Selected Topic II. Brief Analysis of Relevant Research Findings III. Interpretation of Relevant Concepts

Chapter One: Continuing Anti-Imperialism and Anti-Colonialism, Seeking Independence and Self-Reliance (1949–1964)

  1. The basic environment for the implementation of the New China’s international strategy
  2. Diplomatic strategy: The "leaning to one side" [2] tendency and the foundation of a new diplomacy based on independence and self-reliance
  3. Geopolitical security strategy: Supporting neighboring countries in anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism, and consolidating national coastal and border defense
  4. External economic strategy: Promoting national industrialization through "one-way" aid and establishing multi-channel trade
  5. External cultural strategy: Creating the mechanism of "using the people to promote the official" [3] and expanding non-governmental exchanges

Chapter Two: Opposing Hegemonism [4], Exploring China’s Position (1965–1973)

  1. New changes in the international and domestic situations and the origins of international strategic adjustment
  2. External strategy of general opposition to hegemonism
  3. The beginning of a military revolution centered on high technology and the planning of a comprehensive national security strategy
  4. The strategy of gratuitous grants—the generally unequal and uncoordinated external economic relations

Chapter Three: Dividing the Three Worlds, Establishing International Status (1974–1983)

  1. The "Three Worlds" Strategy [5] and its influence on China’s planning of international relations
  2. Specific strategic arrangements under the framework of the "Three Worlds" Strategy
  3. Using the strategic thought of "seeking common ground while shelving differences" [6] to bridge divergences in external interactions

Chapter Four: Confrontation between East, West, South, and North; Developing the Chinese Pole (1984–1997)

  1. Deng Xiaoping’s process of planning a new international strategy
  2. The system of Deng Xiaoping’s international strategic thought
  3. Various aspects and practices of Deng Xiaoping’s international strategy

Chapter Five: Developing as a Responsible Major Country, Promoting the Construction of a New International Order (Post-1997)

  1. Assuming the responsibilities of a major country, advancing world peace and development
  2. Seeking changes in the new geopolitical landscape, promoting the democratization of world politics
  3. Constructing a cultural security system, ensuring the rise of the Chinese nation

Concluding Remarks Main Bibliography Postscript