Over the past 30 years, China has made a historic leap from backwardness to a modern, developed society. There are still many problems in the country, but one thing is clear: from a poor and politically unstable country in the past, tormented by constant shocks, the PRC is turning into a powerful state capable of exerting significant influence not only on regional, but also on world politics. China's foreign policy has undergone significant changes. To date, the main guidelines and forms of the country's foreign policy, Beijing's vision of the modern world order and China's place in it have been determined. The foreign policy doctrine of the People's Republic of China has been formed, reflecting modern realities and relying on the diplomatic experience of past years. Now China claims to be not only a model of economic growth, but also the author of its own alternative theory of the development of international relations, emphasizing pragmatism, innovation, social cohesion and self-determination. FROM "PEACEFUL RISE" TO "SOFT POWER" While protecting its national interests, China has also emphasized its respect for multilateralism and international norms, and has sought all possible ways to improve its reputation on the world stage. At the same time, Beijing is increasingly positioning itself not only as a purely Asian, regional, but also in many respects as a global power. This is reflected, among other things, in the intensification of China's contacts with the political Group of Eight and the economic Group of Seven, which Beijing previously avoided, and its participation in the G20 of the world's leading economic powers. China has noticeably stepped up its activities in the UN, especially in the Security Council and in improving the work of the United Nations as a whole. After the leadership led by Hu Jintao came to power, new accents appeared in the work on shaping the image of China. Peace declarations and denunciations of hegemonism, cold war mentality, and pow ... Read more