Constructing Theories of Diplomacy: Preparing for China's Transition to Global Great Power -- The Implications of Xi Jinping's Thinking on Comprensive National Security -- Great Power Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics -- From Keeping China's True Strength Hidden to Striving to Shine -- Key Concepts and Features of China's Diplomacy since the 18th CPC National Congress -- Strategic Planning of China's Foreign Policy during Strategic Transition -- Does China's Diplomatic Innovation Need Diplomatic Revolution？ -- Cosmopolitanism in China: A Theoretical and Institutional Study of Foreign Relations -- The Return of China's Peripheral Regional Perspective and Construction of a New Order -- The Rightist Turn in Japanese Politics and Its Implications for China-Japan Relations -- China- SAARC Regionalism: Construction and Challenges -- Analysis of China's Interests and Influence in the Middle East -- The Belt and Road Initiative: Security Challenges and China's Choices.