The Concept of National Interest Revealed in Deng Xiaoping's Diplomatic Ideas

The national interest is the basic factor determining the diplomatic policies and activities of a country.It is Deng Xiaoping as a Chinese leader that first pointed out that the national interest is the point of departure of China's diplomacy.In his strategic vision,Deng Xiaoping regards sovereignty and security as the basic content of the national interest,stresses the economic interest of China,pursues the shared goal of China's national interest and the development of world peace.Thus,the diplomatic strategy of realizing China's national interest aims to promote the peace and development all over the world.