Abstract: An important reason for the great diplomatic achievements since the founding of the People's Republic of China in the past 70 years lies in the guidance of scientific, advanced and correct diplomatic values. Peace, independence, justice, responsibility, and peopleorientedness are connotations of contemporary Chinese diplomatic values. Setting up a reasonable diplomatic vision while ensuring correct diplomatic decisionmaking, scientific diplomatic strategy, strong diplomatic implementation power, and extensive diplomatic support are the main functions of China's diplomatic values. In the process of building Chinas diplomatic values, the Communist Party of China has played a decisive role, which is mainly reflected in the provision of the guiding ideology, social system, cultural advancement and leadership.

Key words: Chinese diplomacy, diplomatic values, diplomatic leadership, diplomatic decision

摘要： 新中国70多年外交工作取得巨大成就，一个重要原因是有科学、先进、正确的外交价值观作引领。以和平为基石，以独立为原则，以正义为本位，以负责为品质，以为民为宗旨，构成了当代中国外交价值观的基本内涵。确保合理的外交愿景、正确的外交决策、科学的外交方略、有力的外交执行、广泛的外交支持，是当代中国外交价值观的主要功能。在当代中国外交价值观构建过程中，中国共产党发挥了决定性作用，主要体现为提供了科学的指导思想、先进的社会制度、优秀的文化滋养以及卓越的领导艺术。

关键词: 中国外交, 外交价值观, 外交领导力, 外交决策