Zhou Enlai's Diplomatic Thought And Its Contemporary Value

Diplomacy is an extension of internal affairs.Its fundamental purpose is to maximize the maintenance of the fundamental interests of the country and its people.Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought is one of the most important components of Mao Zedong Thought and it is the specific application and development of Marxist ideas in China.As the Premier Zhou Enlai,who had led the diplomatic work for New China for 26 years,according to the overall characteristics of the international situation,he participated in the formulation and implementation of a series of diplomatic principles and policies that conformed to China's national conditions and formed a unique diplomatic ideology.It has opened up a new situation for the diplomatic work of New China,laid a solid foundation for China's diplomatic career,broadened the international living space of New China,and still has important practical significance for the diplomacy of socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era.This paper,from the combination of theory and practice,has conducted a comparatively comprehensive analysis of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought.First,it systematically elaborated the conditions and development of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thinking.Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought was formed under the conditions of war and revolution.The diplomatic theories of Marxist classical writers and the excellent traditional culture of our country are the theoretical foundations for the formation and development of their diplomatic thoughts.Zhou Enlai's extraordinary life experiences and his confidence,optimism,and astute ability.The forward-looking,far-sighted,and unabashed quality of personality and the spirit of seeking truth from facts are the subjective factors in the formation of diplomatic thinking.Analyzes Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought has roughly gone through three periods: budding,forming,and maturing.Secondly,Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought is a systematic theoretical system with rich and varied content and profound knowledge.The main contents include new judgments on the theme of the times,diplomatic starting point,diplomatic goals,diplomatic stance,diplomatic principles,diplomatic purposes,diplomatic strategy,and diplomatic focus.Third,on the basis of expounding the main contents of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic ideology,he analyzed the distinctive features of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought.Zhou Enlai'sdiplomatic thought is a combination of inheritance and development,a combination of principle and flexibility,independence and openness,a combination of patriotism and internationalism,and a combination of an independent national character and an independent personality.Finally,the contemporary value of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thought in theory and practice was deeply discussed,the diplomacy of Zhou Enlai's diplomacy in the new era of socialist diplomacy with Chinese characteristics was inherited and developed,and new ideas for solving the hot issues facing China's diplomacy under the new situation were explored.His diplomatic thinking is a powerful vitality that advances with the times.The current international situation is complex and volatile,and China's diplomacy is facing severe challenges.In-depth study and real understanding of the essence of Zhou Enlai's diplomatic thinking and the continuous enrichment and development of the diplomatic ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era are undoubtedly important for China to correctly respond to the increasingly severe international situation and continuously open up a new era of diplomatic diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.significance.