In the 60 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China,the country has pursued a peace-oriented foreign policy.After the end of the Beijing Olympics in October 2008,China's foreign relations began to take on a new look.The country now participates more actively in global and regional issues,forging multilateral and bilateral relationships,and entering into discussions on maritime rights and military strategy.It could be said that China is now showing more initiative,independence,confidence,transparency and a greater sense of responsibility,and strengthening cooperation with all partners.These changes are mainly due to China's increasing comprehensive national strength and its need to integrate into the international system in a peaceful and harmonious manner with benefits to all.China has redefined its identity and reassessed its interests.These changes are ongoing,and the nation's diplomacy is still not perfect,but the general direction has now been set.