The interaction between might and right is an important topic throughout the development of international relations. Various ideologies and corresponding practices have been put forward by realism, liberalism, constructivism, and international socialism under both Western international relations theories and China’s traditional Wang Dao (王道, “the kingly way” or “benevolent government”), and Ba Dao (霸道, “the hegemonic way” or “rule by force”). In international relations, the rule of law - a phenomenon that has emerged and is continuously developing - is conducive to restraining power politics and promoting right, which is one of the goals of international relations development. China has always opposed hegemony and power politics; it firmly supports a modern system of international law based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and aims to build a new international political and economic order with peace, justice, and stability.

I. Introduction
II. Might and Right in Western InternationalRelations Theories
    A. Realism
    B. Liberalism
    C. Constructivism
    D. The International Sociology School
III. Wang Dao and Ba Dao in Traditional China
    A. Wang Dao (王道)
    B. Ba Dao [霸道]
    C. Difference between Wang Dao and Ba Dao in the Context of ModernInternational Relations
IV. The Game between Might and Right
    A. Might and Right: Two Interrelated Choices in International Relations
    B. Future Development: Rule of Law in International Relations
V. Rule of Law in International Relations:The Choice of China
    A. Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
    B. Institutional Innovation: “One Country, Two Systems”
    C. Innovation in a New Era: A Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
VI. Conclusion
References

• Wenjun Yan(Lecturer of International Law at China Foreign Affairs University)