Diplomatic etiquette plays a vital role in a country's foreign dealings. A country's good diplomatic etiquette not only demonstrates its great power demeanor, but also enhances the goodwill of foreign guests and lays a solid foundation for subsequent diplomatic visits and negotiations. However, in the special period, the good diplomatic etiquette established since the founding of the People's Republic of China has been completely subverted, and it has even been labeled as a "decadent bourgeois commodity." Such an act has aroused the resentment of many countries and has brought unnecessary trouble to our diplomatic cause. What caused the situation?Who's behind it?
And who got our country's diplomatic career back on track?** The idea that "there are two middle ground in the world" is presented, emphasizing that there are two middle ground in the world. We must strive for these zones in order to expand the diplomatic strategic space. These zones include many backward countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as imperialist and developed countries represented by Europe. Therefore, under the diplomatic strategy at that time, winning over the middle ground countries became the key task of China's diplomacy. Within the framework of this diplomatic strategy, our country has achieved many diplomatic achievements and established formal diplomatic relations with a number of countries.
In 1954, he participated in the Geneva Conference and put forward China's proposal. In 1955, the First Asian-African Conference was held in Bandung, and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence put forward by the Conference became one of the norms for future international exchanges. It was not until January 1964 that China and France formally established diplomatic relations, becoming the first country among Western powers to establish diplomatic relations with China. However, with the development of ***, these established diplomatic strategies were completely changed, especially after the Gang of Four came to power, they intervened in foreign affairs at will, attacked a large number of people who were originally engaged in diplomatic work, and directly negated the established diplomatic policy.
They firmly believe that the development of the country needs to implement the principles and policies of the Cultural Revolution in all fields of the country, and promote the slogan of "overthrowing everything and criticizing everything". The foreign policy of this period was chaotic, which seriously damaged the international image of our country and aroused the disgust and dissatisfaction of the international community. **The impact of ultra-left ideology on diplomatic relations during the Cultural Revolution**During the Cultural Revolution, ultra-left ideology spread in Chinese society, even leading to a series of attacks and sabotage of foreign institutions, including the burning of the British chargé d'affaires in China.
These extreme acts have seriously damaged office buildings, burned a large number of documents and belongings, and had a serious impact on Sino-British relations, plunging the two sides into tension and difficulties. This incident reflected the extreme social turmoil and political conflict in China at that time. During the *** period, the radical Red Guards were strongly hostile to foreign powers, seeing them as symbols of "imperialism" and "counter-revolution". They often engage in violent actions, attacking and disrupting foreign institutions, including embassies and consulates in China.
These radical acts led to the failure of the diplomatic efforts made in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the country's diplomatic image was gradually damaged. In addition, during the Cultural Revolution, the Gang of Four criticized diplomatic etiquette and advocated the abandonment of traditional diplomatic etiquette. They emphasized the overthrow of old social systems and traditional cultures, including diplomatic etiquette, and believed that many traditional diplomatic rituals and norms were "feudal superstitions" that should be discarded or weakened. Thus, in diplomatic activity, formalism and solemn diplomatic etiquette were simplified or abolished, while the principles of revolution and equality were emphasized.
Due to internal strife and the sabotage of the Gang of Four, China's foreign exchanges and cooperation have been restricted. Some diplomatic institutions and embassies closed or reduced their activities during this period, and diplomatic relations with Western countries were in trouble. However, diplomatic contacts with certain African, Asian and Latin American countries have been maintained and expanded to a certain extent. However, the over-propagation of ideologies and political ideas makes it difficult for other countries to adapt. China has asked all localities and institutions to display portraits in diplomatic settings to show reverence and loyalty.
** Upon learning of this, he was very unhappy and expressed his dissatisfaction with this self-centered approach, and issued instructions emphasizing that it should not be "imposed on others", especially that it should not be forcibly indoctrinated in some developing countries. Prime Minister ***, who was China's minister at the time, was deeply distressed because most of his previous efforts were exhausted by the Gang of Four. A series of measures have been taken to repair damaged diplomatic relations and to counter the negative effects of excesses. Through the organization of internal and external exchanges and diplomatic activities, he tried to stabilize the diplomatic situation and restore normal exchanges with other countries.
** Advocate maintaining national image, respecting international norms and norms, and emphasizing that diplomatic behavior should follow the conventions of international diplomacy. He is committed to establishing friendly relations with other countries and actively promoting foreign cooperation and diplomatic exchanges, so as to enhance China's status and reputation in international affairs. ** diplomatic efforts and corrections are not achieved overnight, but through long-term efforts and prudent diplomatic strategies. In the complex political environment, he has maintained a calm and pragmatic attitude towards foreign affairs, which has enabled China's diplomacy to gradually return to normal and achieve positive results.