Founded in 1949, the People’s Republic of China has succeeded in steadily increasing its role in international politics. Since the 2000s, China has become a global actor and power. China has an increasing influence in the world economy and politics. Therefore, it is of great importance to understand China’s regional and global policies. China, which has been trying to integrate with the international system since 1978, has yet to actively pursue initiatives that can create an alternative to existing international institutions. China, which has not avoided using harsh rhetoric in foreign policy in recent years, has started to adopt an increasingly assertive stance. It is a matter of curiosity to what extent China’s attitudes and behaviors have changed and to what extent they are continuous. The main purpose of this study is to determine the constant and changing elements in China’s foreign policy goals, strategies and means. Persistent elements in Chinese foreign policy are generally the main areas of interest related to China’s state identity. China’s attitudes and behaviors are generally predictable in areas of continuous core interest. According to this study, sudden and rapid changes in Chinese foreign policy are uncommon, but rather gradual transformations occur. It is claimed that the most important thing that motivates China’s foreign policy attitudes and behaviors is the worldview of foreign policy decision-makers. It is argued that China’s foreign policy is largely shaped by its domestic economic and political structure. It is emphasized that the most important goals of China’s foreign policy are the maintenance of political stability and economic development.