1、 Introduction

The importance of regional security governance was discussed, and it was pointed out that it is the foundation of global security governance, originating from European coordination in the 19th century. The governance of peripheral security plays a crucial role in the regional political and security landscape, and the Ukrainian crisis highlights the importance of governance of peripheral security for major powers. China's experience and concepts in peripheral security governance have theoretical and practical value, reflecting China's demand and governance approach for peripheral security governance. Western international relations theory limits the understanding and refinement of historical experience in regional security governance, therefore, strengthening research on China's participation in peripheral security governance is of great significance. At the theoretical level, deepening the theory of perimeter security governance contributes to the development of national security studies and regional studies. On a practical level, promoting peripheral security and diplomatic strategies through peripheral security governance, and building a stable and harmonious peripheral security order. China has transformed from an outsider in regional security governance to an active participant and builder. Faced with the unprecedented changes in the world, diplomacy with neighboring countries has become an important goal in building a community with a shared future. The Outlook on China's Neighborhood Diplomacy Policy in the New Era emphasizes the importance of neighborhood diplomacy, and China is committed to promoting regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity. The article aims to summarize the historical experience and logical mechanism of China's participation in peripheral security governance, and look forward to future governance trends.

2、 The Historical Process of China's Participation in Surrounding Security Governance

It elaborates in detail on the historical process of China's participation in the governance of neighboring security, revealing the role transformation and participation methods of China in different historical stages. Ancient China interacted with neighboring countries through the tribute system and gradually became inward looking after the Opium War. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, China's role in global governance shifted from a boycott to an active participant, and then to an active shaper. The practice of China's participation in peripheral security governance can be divided into three stages: passive response, limited participation, and active participation.

3、 Summary of China's Experience in Participating in Surrounding Security Governance

China's role in peripheral security governance has undergone a transformation from a passive outsider to an active builder, reflecting the logical extension of national security governance and the national discourse system and cultural concepts. The practical process of China's peripheral security governance reflects the shift in national strategic preferences, from security oriented, development oriented to prestige oriented, consistent with the national development context. The transformation of China's role in peripheral security governance is influenced by national strength and regional system structure, and the growth of power from regional powers to global powers has led to differential changes in security governance. China's participation in peripheral security governance has dual characteristics of continuity and transformation. There is a dialectical unity in governance concepts, principles, subjects, and paths, which embodies national and contemporary characteristics. China seeks a balance between global security governance and national security governance in its peripheral security governance, with peripheral security governance at an intermediate level between the two, based on national security governance. China is actively building a community with a shared future in its surrounding areas by enhancing its leadership, shaping, and attractiveness in security governance, serving as a leader in regional cooperation and a guardian of regional peace and development.

4、 Prospects for China's Participation in Surrounding Security Governance under Major Changes

Under the unprecedented major changes, China is facing multiple challenges in its neighboring security governance, including peace deficit, governance deficit, and trust deficit. The security contradictions in the surrounding areas are prominent, and the competition among major powers is intensifying. The United States intervenes in China's peripheral security affairs through the mechanism of small multilateralism, stirring up regional security hotspots. The existing perimeter security governance system is fragmented and lacks effective integration. There is a trust deficit among regional countries, and the strategic suspicion between China and the United States affects regional trust. To address challenges, China should be guided by the concept of a community with a shared future, build a community of security in its surrounding areas, clarify the basic connotation of participating in the governance of surrounding security, and promote the implementation of global security initiatives in the periphery. At the same time, we will promote the construction of coordination and strengthening mechanisms among major countries, and enhance the coordination and docking of regional organizations such as the Asia Pacific Summit. Looking ahead to the future, China will transform from building security mechanisms to building a security community, and then to building a community with a shared future in its surrounding areas, paving the way for China's unique path of governance in peripheral security.