冯桂芬是中国近代思想史上承前启后的人物。他的外交思想以“自强”为核心,主要内容包括“驭夷”需自强,据“理”与列强谈判,重视外交人才的培养。总的看,冯桂芬的外交思想不出古代,但其中又包含着某些近代外交思想的萌芽。 Feng Guifen is the predecessor of China’s modern history. His diplomatic thinking centered on “self-reliance”. The main contents include: “Self-reliance” requires self-improvement, negotiation with the powers according to “rationale” and emphasis on the training of diplomatic talents. In general, Feng Guifen’s diplomatic thought can not be found in ancient times, but it also contains the seeds of some modern diplomatic ideas.