According to Chinese foreign ministerWang Yi, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is "the fundamental guideline for China's diplomatic work is an epoch-making milestone in the diplomatic theory of New China."[2] The main point of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is to orient as much of diplomacy as possible to thebilateral 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" doctrine has replaced the earlier Deng Xiaoping era slogan of "keep a low profile and build up power" 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]
According to the Central Foreign Affairs Work Conference held on 22-23 June 2018, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy has ten insistences. These are insisting on:[8]
strengthening the centralized and unified leadership of the Party over foreign affairs with the maintenance of the authority of theParty Central Committee as the overall guide;
promoting the construction of the "Belt and Road" with the principle of extensive consultation, joint construction and shared benefits;
taking the path of peaceful development based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation;
building a global partnership based on deepening diplomatic layout;
leading the reform of the global governance system with the concept of fairness and justice;
safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests with thecore interests of the country as the bottom line;
shaping the unique style of China's diplomacy with the combination of the fine traditions of foreign affairs and the characteristics of the times as the direction.
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 Chineseexceptionalism has been criticized as problematic.[11]Wolf warrior diplomacy seems to be positively perceived by the domestic audience, especially those with a moreChinese nationalist point of view.[12]
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