In 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a pivotal speech at the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, held from June 22 to 23. The conference highlighted China’s diplomatic achievements and set the course for its international relations in the new era.
President Xi summarized the successes and experiences in China’s diplomacy since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012. He introduced the “thought on the diplomacy of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era,” a crucial component of “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.”
This framework represents the theoretical and practical innovations in diplomacy achieved by the CPC Central Committee under President Xi’s leadership. It outlines China’s approach to foreign affairs, emphasizing mutual respect, peaceful development, and cooperation with countries and regions around the world.
Over recent years, President Xi has shared key insights on China’s diplomatic strategies, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to contributing positively to global governance and fostering a community with a shared future.
