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JOINT COMMUNIQUE OF THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC
REL~ ATIONS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND CHINA
The Australian Government and the Government of the People's
Republic of China, in conformity with the interests and common desire
of the two peoples, have decided upon mutual recognition and the
establishment of diplomatic relations as from 21 December 1972.
The two Governments agree to develop diplomatic relations,
friendship and co-operation between the two countries on the basis of
the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity,
mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs,
equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence.
The Australian Government recognises the Government of the
People's Republic of China as the sole legal Chvernment of China,
acknowledges the position of the Chinese Government that Taiwan is a
province of the People's Republic of China, and has decided to remove
its official representation from Taiwan before 25 January 1973.
The Government of the People's Republic of China appreciates
the above stand of the Australian Government.
The two Governments have agreed to exchange Ambassadors as
soon as the administrative formalities and practical arrangements have
been completed, and to provide each other with all the necessary
assistance for the establishment and performance of the functions of
diplomatic missions in their respective capitals on the basis of
equality and mutual benefit and in accordance with international law
and practice.
For the Australian Government For the Government of the
( signed) Alan Renouf People's Republic of China
Australian Ambassador to France ( signed) Huang Chen
Ambassador of the People's
Republic of China to France.
Paris, 21 December 19' 72*