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Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan

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Treaty signed by Japan in Beijing on September 29, 1972
The Joint Declaration between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan is a treaty signed by Japan in Beijing on September 29, 1972.
Chinese name
Joint Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan
Classification of treaties
diplomacy
Date of signing
September 29th, 1972
timeliness
In effect
Category of treaty
Declaration
Place of signing
Peking
Japan Prime minister Kakuei Tanaka Premier of The State Council of the People's Republic of China Zhou Enlai He visited the People's Republic of China from September 25 to September 30, 1972. Accompanying Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka were Masayoshi Ohira Minister for Foreign Affairs, Two steps in The Chief Cabinet Secretary and other government officials.
Mao Zedong The Chairman met with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka on 27 September. The two sides held serious and friendly talks. Premier Zhou Enlai, Ji Pengfei Foreign Minister and Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira have always maintained a friendly atmosphere Normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan They had a serious and frank exchange of views on various issues between the two countries, as well as other issues of mutual interest, and agreed to issue the following joint statement by the two governments:
China and Japan are A strip of water Our neighbors have a long history of traditional friendship. The two peoples yearn for an end to the abnormal state that has hitherto existed between them. State of war The normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan and the realization of such aspirations of the two peoples will open a new page in the history of bilateral relations.
The Japanese side is keenly aware of its responsibility for the great damage it caused to the Chinese people in the past as a result of the war, and expresses deep remorse. The Japanese side reiterates its view that it seeks to realize the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations from the standpoint of fully understanding the "three Principles for the resumption of diplomatic relations" put forward by the Government of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese side welcomed this.
China and Japan, though Social system No, peaceful and friendly relations should and can be established. The normalization of diplomatic relations and the development of good-neighborly and friendly relations between the two countries serve the interests of the two peoples and contribute to easing tensions in Asia and safeguarding world peace.
(1) As of the date of publication of this Statement, the hitherto abnormal state of affairs between the People's Republic of China and Japan shall come to an end.
(2) Recognized by the Japanese Government The People's Republic of China Is the sole legitimate government of China.
The Government of the People's Republic of China reaffirms that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Japanese government fully understands and respects this position of the Chinese government and adheres to it The Potsdam Proclamation Article 8 of the position.
(4) The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan decided to establish as of September 29, 1972 Diplomatic relations . The two governments have decided to follow International law and International practice In their respective capitals for each other embassy Take all necessary measures to establish and perform their duties and exchange ambassadors as soon as possible.
(5) The Government of the People's Republic of China announces that, in the interest of friendship between the Chinese and Japanese peoples, it renounces its relations with Japan War reparation Ask.
(6) The Governments of the People's Republic of China and Japan agree to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression , Non-interference in each other's internal affairs , Equality and mutual benefit , Peaceful coexistence On the basis of the principles, the establishment of lasting peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries. In accordance with the above principles and United Nations charter The two Governments affirm that, in their mutual relations, all disputes shall be settled by peaceful means, without resorting to force or the threat of force.
7. The normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations is not aimed at any third country. Neither country should be in the middle of a conflict in Asia Pacific region Seeking hegemony, each side opposes the efforts of any other country or group to establish such hegemony.
(8) The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan, in order to consolidate and develop peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries, agree to hold negotiations for the purpose of concluding a treaty of peace and friendship.
(9) The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan, with a view to further developing relations and expanding personnel exchanges between the two countries, agree to conduct negotiations for the purpose of concluding agreements on trade, navigation, aviation and fisheries, as necessary and taking into account existing non-governmental agreements.
Premier of The State Council of the People's Republic of China Prime Minister of the Cabinet of Japan
(Signed) ZHOU Enlai (Signed) KakuEI TanAKA (Signed)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
(Signed) JI Pengfei Masayoshi Ohira (Signed)
Beijing, September 29, 1972 [1]