郑观应的外交思想具有近代外交思想的色彩。他主张捍卫国家主权,收回被列强窃取的国家主权;主张遵守条约和公法,利用列强之间的矛盾,实行“连横”策略,以保护中国的国家利益;主张完善外交制度,培养新式外交人才。他的思想反映了当时思想界的认识水平,同时也具有一些局限性。 Zheng Guanying’s diplomatic thought has the color of modern diplomatic thought. He advocated defending state sovereignty and regaining state sovereignty stolen by the powers; advocating compliance with treaties and public laws, using the contradictions between powers and implementing the strategy of “Lian Heng” in order to protect China’s national interest; and advocating the improvement of the diplomatic system and training of the new Diplomatic talent. His thinking reflects the level of awareness of the current ideological community, but also has some limitations.