Balancing Historical Roots and Future Growth: China’s Foreign Policy

Abstract

Whereas many know about China's economic growth in recent years, the most people have little understanding regarding how the country's historical roots and political structure have contributed to development. Through an analysis of relevant literature, this article examines China's historical roots and political structure as they affect its foreign policy decisions that have contributed to shaping the country's national development. It is suggested that a deeper understanding of this relationship will help Western nations interpret China's current and future policy decisions in order to forecast the potential significance of its global influence over the next decade.

Retrospective and Prospective Analysis of Chinese Foreign Language Education Policies (1949-2018)

“…With the convening of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, every aspect of national work began to focus more on internal development, pushing educational opening-up to a new level. The initiation of the "Belt and Road" marked a deeper cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, contributing China's strength to the construction of a community with a shared future for humanity [6]. As an important tool for international communication and collaboration, foreign languages became a crucial aspect of constructing a specialized, systematic, and globalized foreign language education policy after the 18th National Congress.…”