期刊名称：China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies
电子版ISSN：2377-7419
出版年度：2019
卷号：5
期号：4
页码：471-492
DOI：10.1142/S2377740019500283
语种：English
出版社：World Century Publishing Corporation
摘要：Multilateralism is one of the key notions in China’s diplomatic discourse. Unlike the European Union,China tends to define multilateralism as a consultation process amongst all related members of the international community,so that their fundamental interests and appeals can be fully heard and considered. In the Chinese view,multilateralism features inclusive participation,UN leadership,and the goal of democratization of international relations. It is believed that,as a historical trend, multilateralism is not only crucial for tackling various global challenges, but it also helps foster a favorable international environment for China’s sustainable development. Multilateralism has been deeply ingrained inChina’s foreign policy,exemplified by the country’s increasing support for the UN over the past two decades. Notably,both China’s financial contribution to the UN and the number of personnel sent on UN peacekeeping missions have grown rapidly in recent years. Also,China has been advocating the notion of a “community of shared future for mankind” on UN platforms,hoping to share its experience of development with the world. As China deepens its engagement with international organizations,however,the United States is making every effort to constrain China’s influence in the UN. In the future,China needs to work closely with supporters of multilateralism,especially developing countries,so as to play a greater role in the UN..
