| France was the first major western country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China at ambassadorial level.Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France,bilateral relations have been on the rise after several twists and turns.Starting with the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and ending with the end of the cold war in 1991,this paper focuses on the important judgments and efforts made by Mao zedong,Zhouenlai,Deng xiaoping and other leaders of the CPC central committee in handling china-france relations during this period.This paper focuses on the key issues affecting sino-french relations in the cold war period,and analyzes the principles and policies of the communist party of China in dealing with sino-french relations in combination with the principles and policies of Mao zedong,Zhou enlai,Deng xiaoping and other leaders of the CPC central committee.In the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,the policy of the CPC’s collective leadership in dealing with the contradictions between China and France mainly included the basic position of the collective leadership of the CPC central committee on aiding Vietnam in fighting the law,the participation of the French army in the Korean war and the relations between France and the regime of Chiang kai-shek..The historical review of the CPC’s collective handling of the diplomatic relations between China and France,including the change of the French government’s policy towards China after Charles DE gaulle came to power,the basic position of the central leadership on the Algerian issue,the principle and flexibility of the central leadership on the diplomatic relations between China and France,and the historical significance of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.The impact of the extreme "left" theory and practice of the communist party of China on sino-french relations in the early period of the "cultural revolution",including the extreme "left" theory and diplomatic practice of Mao zedong,and China’s attitude towards the "may storm".In the later period of the cultural revolution,Mao zedong’s drastic changes in foreign policy and the detente between China and France mainly included the changes in sino-american relations with the Soviet union and Mao zedong’s "three worlds" theory.The development of sino-french relations after the reform and opening up to 1989,including the new judgment of Deng xiaoping on the international situation and the adjustment of China’s foreign policy,worked closely to promote the all-round development of sino-french relations.The efforts and achievements of the CPC leadership on breaking the deadlock in sino-french relations,including coping with the "political turmoil" in 1989,strengthening communication and resuming cooperation.The following characteristics and inspirations can be drawn from the CPC’s approach to the relations between China and France during the cold war.First,based on the five basic principles of peaceful coexistence,we actively seek common interests;second,insist on the combination of principle and flexibility;Third,make full use of the political characteristics of French parties and seize the opportunity of cooperation.Fourth,promote all-round cooperation through economic cooperation and promote the development of bilateral relations.Fifth,maintain high-level communication and actively resolve differences and contradictions.Sixth,take advantage of China’s policies and resources,and enhance bilateral relations through multiple channels. |