RUDN Journal of World HistoryRUDN Journal of World History2312-81272312-833XPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)1051Research ArticleCHINESE EMPIRE AND ITS NOTHERNWEST BORDERS IN XVII-XVIII CENTURIESKabanovaE VladimirovnaDepartment of Theory and History of International Relationsjanykabanova@gmail.comPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia15032014311412403092016Copyright © 2014,2014The article analyzes the relations between China, Tibet, Mongolia and Zunghar khanate and its diplomatic tools during the end of XVII-XVIII centuries. Author researches the peaceful and violent measures used to achieve foreign policy goals by the Qing Dynasty. The author emphasizes the important role of Buddhism, blood ties and receptions of the emperor as a tool of subjugation of the Mongols and other bordering nations.ChinaTibet“soft power”international relationsBishushanzhuan BuddhismКитайТибет«мягкая сила»международные отношенияБишушаньчжуанбуддизм