Joint Communique on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between
the United Statesof America and the People's Republic of China
（January 1,1979）

    The United States of America and the People's Republic of China
have agreed to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations
as of January 1,1979.

    The United States of America recognize the Government of the People's
Republic of China as sole legal Goverment of China. Within this context,
the people of the United States will maintain cultural,commercial,and other
unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan.

    The United States of America and the People's Republic of China reaffirm
the principles agreed on by the two sides in the Shanghai Communique and
emphasize military conflict.

－ Both wish to reduce the danger of international military conflict.

－ Neither should seek begemony in the Asia-Pacific region or in any
   other region of the world and each is opposed to rfforts by any other
   country or group of countries to establish such hegemony.

－ Neither is prepared to negotiate on behalf of any third party or to
   enter intagreements or understandings with the other directed at other
   states.

－ The Government of the United States of America acknowledges the Chinese
   position that there is but one China and Taiwan is part of China.

－ Both believe that normalization of Sino American relations is not only
   in the interest of the Chinese and American peoples but also contributes
   to the cause of peace in Asia and the world.

－ The United States of America and the People's Republic of China will
   exchange ambassadors and establish embassies on March 1,1979.


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