From this case we can see the practical characteristics of his diplomatic policy: He tried his best to preserve China's sovereignty, but at the same time he had to succumb to the international overpowering force because he had no other alternative.
From this case we can see the practical characteristics of his diplomatic policy: He tried his best to preserve China's sovereignty, but at the same time he had to succumb to the international overpowering force because he had no other alternative.
这生动地反映了李鸿章既力图维护国家主权又无可奈何屈从国际强权的实用主义外交方针的特点。