China's increasing diplomatic standing is attributed to its long-standing tradition of relational diplomacy, positioning Beijing as a reliable international partner. This approach is increasingly recognized by global capitals.

Beijing hosted the presidents of the United States and Russia within days of each other recently. China’s rising diplomatic standing is no accident. It is grounded in a tradition of relational diplomacy stretching back centuries and reflected in the growing recognition across capitals that Beijing is a reliable partner. The clearest articulation of China’s foreign policy ethos comes from academic Qin Yaqing, a former president of China Foreign Affairs University, which has trained more than 600....