Canberra, 5 December 1972
5910. Secret Immediate
For Renouf.
Negotiations with PRC
Our 5909.1
Following is text of draft PRC/Australian joint communique.
Begins:
Joint communique of the Australian Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China concerning the establishment of diplomatic relations between Australia and China (underlined)
The Australian Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have decided upon mutual recognition effective …….. , and have agreed to establish diplomatic relations.
The two Governments agree to develop their diplomatic relations, friendship and co–operation in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the principles of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states, non–aggression against other states, non–interference in the internal affairs of other states, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
The Australian Government recognises the Government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government of China.
The Chinese Government reaffirms that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. The Australian Government takes note of this position of the Chinese 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 the 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.
In the interests of developing a more substantial relationship between the two countries, the two Governments have agreed to consult further with a view to adopting active measures to facilitate exchanges in a wide range of fields including international developments generally, trade, civil aviation, the arts and sciences.
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[NAA: Al838, 3107/38118/6, i]
1 Document 347.