With the enhancement of national power Chinaâs relationship with the outside world is evolving from simple follow-up and passive adaptation to strong participation proactive engagement and active leadership. That will not only bring about major changes in contemporary international relations and global pattern but also cause profound transition in Chinaâs own diplomacy. This is the third book in the Creative Involvement trilogy with Chinaâs diplomatic transition as the theme. In the first part it studies the political premises of the transition elaborating on the diplomatic policies in Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping era respectively. Also it elucidates the essence of Chinaâs social transition and the social foundation of Chinaâs diplomacy. In the second part this book examines the major issues of Chinaâs diplomatic transition in terms of orientations layout objectives and investment. It believes that the creative involvement of Chinaâs diplomacy into world affairs requires not only social transition adapting to the times but also retrospections on and improvement of Chinaâs diplomatic mechanisms. This book will appeal to scholars and students in international relations studies especially those in East Asia and Belt and Road countries. Readers interested in global governance Chinaâs diplomacy and the rise of China will also benefit from it. . Language: English