浅析李鸿章“以夷制夷”外交思想

On Li Hongzhang's Diplomatic Thought of "Overcoming Foreigners by Foreigners"

晚清时期,面对史无前例的"变局"和"强敌",李鸿章试图通过"以夷制夷"的外交手段,为中国赢得相对和平的环境,争取实现"自强"。他"以夷制夷"的外交思想贯穿其外交实践的始终,其内容可分为区别对待、均势制衡、结盟对抗三个相互交织又依次深化的部分。虽然这一思想在实践中受到主客观条件的制约,但也取得了一定的成果,故此需要更历史、更客观地予以评价。

In later Qing dynasty＇, facing unprecedented changes and powerful enemies, Li Hongzhang tried to use his diplomatic thought of ＂Overcoming Foreigners by Foreigners＂ to win a relatively peaceful environment, and finally to realize self-improvement. His entire diplomatic life was devoted to this diplomatic thought which can be divided to three parts： differential treatment, balance different interests, ally with the others countries to fight. Although this thought has subjective and objective restrictions in praece, it had also made some achievements. Therefore, we should comment it historically and objectively.