The Comparative Study On The Diplomatic Thought Of Mao Zedong And Deng Xiaoping

The diplomacy reflects the relationship of interests between countries. The interest demand and conflict of interest coexist. And the formulation of national foreign policy also determines level of satisfaction of the state interests and the effective solution of conflict of interest. The party and the people’s deep love, Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping are outstanding international strategist and diplomat in the world. Since the establishment of new China, international situation are constantly changing. With the use of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, they summarize the right diplomatic theory through calm observation, analysis of seek truth and careful thinking of science. This is the essence of their thought, showing their courage and boldness of vision. Deng Xiaoping inherit and develop the diplomatic thought of Mao Zedong well, so their diplomatic theory has commonness and different. They insist on the independent foreign policy of peace,opposing subversive activities of hegemonism and power politics and strengthening friendly relationship with the developing countries. Because their different time background, their diplomatic strategy are also distinct. Mao Zedong’s alliance policy aim to consolidate the new regime and Deng Xiaoping persist in a policy of nonalignment to develop the domestic economy. All in all, they regard the state interests as core. Their diplomatic thought is an important part of Mao Zedong thought and Deng Xiaoping theory; also let’s see the labyrinthian and polychrome’s progress of diplomatic history of China. Making a comparative analysis of their diplomatic thought let us grasp profoundly the essence of their thought and understand the rich connotation of their theory. It is of great significance to guide Chinese diplomatic career today.