Chinese diplomacy during this time 1. sticking to the principle of independence and self-determination a. maintaining the tradition of the principle of independence and self-determination in China s diplomacy since 1949 b. forming no strategic alliance with other countries, nor relying on any major powersII Chinese diplomacy during this time 1. sticking to the principle of independence and self-determination a. maintaining the tradition of the principle of independence and self-determination in China’s diplomacy since 1949. b. forming no strategic alliance with other countries, nor relying on any major powers