This article explores the importance of international credibility in the current international community, analyzes the geopolitical risks and power struggles caused by lack of trust, emphasizes the crucial role of international credibility in achieving strategic goals of rising powers, and the need for politicians to balance national power with image, reputation, and credibility.

1、 Exploration into the Concept of International Reputation

Deeply exploring the concept of international reputation, starting from the Aristotelian era, through interdisciplinary research such as economics, psychology, communication studies, and management, a multi perspective understanding of reputation has been formed. The definition of international credibility in the field of international relations is unique and can be divided into three main situations: firstly, emphasizing consistency between words and actions, including logical consistency of information before and after, and fulfilling commitments in practice; The second is to regard international reputation as a comprehensive reflection of a country's will and capabilities, involving hard power such as economy, military, and technology, as well as soft power such as leadership, planning, and execution; The third is to emphasize the moral attributes and overall impression of international credibility, believing that it is a manifestation of a country's compliance with moral standards and trustworthiness. In addition, the chapter also points out that international reputation is a relational concept that exists in the interaction between countries, and is the result of the interaction between objective actions and subjective evaluations, and is reflected in both cooperative and hostile relationships.

2、 Strategic asset characteristics of international reputation

Deeply explored the characteristics of international reputation as a strategic asset. Strategic assets are defined as assets that have significant value to a country or specific industry, and their value varies with changes in strategic goals, mainly concentrated in the military and economic fields. Military assets such as nuclear weapons have a deterrent effect, while economic assets such as the semiconductor industry can affect power relations between countries. International reputation, as a strategic asset, follows an accumulative logic in its formation, with high construction costs and uncertainties and vulnerabilities. International reputation has a fundamental impact on the economy, security, culture, and other fields, such as promoting foreign direct investment, enhancing military deterrence, and serving as a source of soft power. In addition, the supply of international credibility has a dependency logic, and its fragility and competitiveness are particularly prominent in international politics. The generation, influence, and supply of international reputation all conform to the characteristics of strategic assets and are important assets for a country in international affairs.

3、 As a strategic asset: the strategic value of international reputation

Deeply explored the unique strategic value of international reputation as a strategic asset in international interactions. International reputation has a significant impact on a country's foreign policy choices and interactive games, and countries with high levels of international reputation are more likely to have favorable conditions in international interactions. Henry Kissinger emphasized the importance of reputation, honor, and credibility. International reputation realizes its strategic value through leverage effects, liquidity effects, spillover effects, and hedging effects, which are both distinct and interconnected.

conclusion

Emphasizing the importance of international reputation as a national strategic asset, it is proposed that international reputation should be considered in foreign strategic design and policy evaluation. China should be cautious in its words and deeds, and shape a high-level international reputation through practical actions to respond to external threats. The combination of international reputation and material strength, field cooperation, and international mediation can amplify national power, achieve policy goals, establish comprehensive cooperative relationships, and enhance international status. China needs to consciously build international reputation, improve the generation rate of reputation, protect the stock of reputation, strengthen reputation building with the help of platforms such as the "the Belt and Road", actively respond to international crises and conflicts, and strive to take the initiative in the competition among major countries.