Abstract: Culture relates closely to diplomacy. Traditional Chinese culture serves as the philosophical foundation for Chinese diplomatic thoughts and actions. China s  diplomatic thoughts and discourse construction during the initial period of Reform and Openingup are influenced deeply by the traditional Chinese culture, which is manifested in three aspects——the chosen way and the independent foreign policy of peace, the way of dealing with the outside and the policy of Taoguangyanghui and Yousuozuowei (avoid limelight, never take the lead, and accomplish something), the way of exchanges and the five principles of peaceful coexistence. Discussing the logical linkages between traditional Chinese culture and the diplomatic discourse system in the initial era of Reform and Openingup can help us to further tap the richness of traditional culture, better our diplomatic discourse system, construct a better narrative of Chinas new diplomatic concepts and practices, and promote a diversified development of the world discourse in the New Era.

Key words: traditional culture , philosophical foundation , Reform and Openingup , Chinese diplomacy , discourse system

摘要： 文化与外交关系密切。中国传统文化是中国外交思想和行为的哲学渊源。在改革开放初期，中国外交思想及其话语体系构建深受中国传统文化的影响，具体表现为影响了当时中国的道路观和独立自主的和平外交政策，处世观与韬光养晦、有所作为的方针，交往观与和平共处五项原则。回溯历史，探讨中国传统文化与改革开放初期中国外交话语体系之间的逻辑关联，有助于新时代中国充分发掘和转化传统文化资源，完善自身外交话语体系，更好地向世界讲述中国外交新理念和新实践，推动世界话语的多元发展。

关键词: 传统文化 , 哲学渊源 , 改革开放 , 中国外交 , 话语体系