Abstract

Many new diplomatic thoughts are reflected in the report of 18th National Congress of Communist Party of China (CPC). They are shown in the following aspects: “following the path of peaceful development unswervingly” moves towards “continuing to promote the lofty cause of peace and development”, which embodies China will undertake more international responsibilities; China will strive to establish a new type of great power relationship which is of long-term stability and sound growth with other developed countries”; China will support the expansion of developing countries’ representation and voice in international affairs and remain to be a reliable friend and sincere partner of other developing countries forever”; China will take solid measures to promote public diplomacy and cultural diplomacy, and safeguard China's overseas legitimate rights and interests. The new thoughts above will set a new tone of diplomatic strategies as well as policies and point the direction of China’s diplomatic future development.

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