Is there a Contemporary Relevance of Deng’s Foreign Policy

Priya M V

doi:10.34293/sijash.v7i2.577

Priya M V Assistant Professor, Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v7i2.577

Keywords: Foreign Policy, China, Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), One Belt One Road (OBOR), assertive

Abstract

Deng Xiaoping’s contribution to building of contemporary China is phenomenal. He was the “paramount leader” (Vogel, 2011) who through his experience accumulated a great depth of knowledge encompassing wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues.The study explains the changing dynamics of foreign policy under Xi Jinping. While several continues are evident yet there are profound shifts in Chinese foreign policy. They can be seen in terms of new power relations, creation of AIIB, OBOR to a more assertive and resolute foreign policy. Though a complete change is not visible, yet significant changes can be noticed.