Such big switch of diplomatic policies of the Qing dynasty was carried out by Grand Prince Yixin and Wenxiang who played leading role in political situations of the Qing dynasty after the Arrow War.
こうした清朝の外交方針の大転換は、アロー戦争後の清朝の政局を主導した恭親王奕訢や文祥たちによって進められた。