SECRETARY KISSINGER HAS REPORTED THAT HE HAS AGREED WITH THE CHINESE ON THE TEXT OF A JOINT COMMUNIQUE

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• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-462-9-12-6
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• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: December 14, 2010
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: November 13, 1973
• Content Type: MEMO

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November 13, 1973
THE PRESIDENT
BRENT SCOWCROFT
Secretary Kissinger has reported that he has agreed with the Chinese
on the text of a joint communique. He points out that the basic concept
of the new ' com nunigi e-,i:s to take the Shanghai cons"rxiunique and broaden
its implications. The ,major changes from the Shanghai communique are
as follows:
---The refraining from hegemony by the U. S. and. China
and the opposition to hegemony by any others is expanded
beyond the Asia-Pacific region to any other part of the
world. I, .
--Consultations between the U. S. and the PRC are broadened.
--The Chinese have made a major concession on normalization
of relations by requiring only the "principle" of one China, i. e.
as opposed to requiring the practice. This is the most
significant development of this visit which I will explain more
fully upon my return, but it is absolutely essential that it not
be stressed for now.
--In every concrete area there is an extension of existing
practices,. i. e. in the functions of the liaison offices,
exchanges, and trade. On the latter, we have in effect
settled the claims/blocked assets issues but there is still
some legal mopping up to do and we have left this for later.
The text of the joint communique is as follows:
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, U. S. Secretary of State and Assistant toe
President for National Security Affairs, visited the People's Republic
of China from November 10 to November 14, 1973. He was accompanied
by Robert Ingersoll, Robert McCloskey, Arthur Hummel, Winston Lora,
Oscar Armstrong, Jonathan Howe and Richard Solomon.
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Chairman. Mao Tse-Tung received Secretary Kissinger. They held a
wide-ranging and far-sighted conversation in a friendly atmosphere.
Secretary Kissinger conveyed greetings from President Nixon, and
Chairman Mao Tse-Tung sent his. greetings to the President.
Secretary Kissinger and members of his party held frank and serious
talks with Premier Chou En-Lai, Foreign Minister Chi Peng-Fei,
Vice Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan-Hua, Assistant Foreign Minister
Wang Hai-Jung., Director Lin Ping, Director Peng-Hua, Tsien Ta-Yung,
Ting Yuan-Hung and others.
Officials of- the two sides conducted counterpart talk, on bilateral issues
of mutual concern and made good progress.
The two sides reviewed international developments since Dr. Kissinger's
visit to the People's Republic of China in February, 1973. They noted
that international relationships are in a period of intense change. They
reaffirmed that they are committed to the principles established in the
Shanghai communique and that disputes between states should be settled
without resorting to the use or threat of force, on the basis of 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. In particular, they reiterated that neither
should seek hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region or any other part of
the world and that each is opposed to efforts by any other country or
group of countries to establish such hegemony,
The two sides agreed that in present circumstances it is of particular
importance to maintain frequent contact at authoritative levels in order
to exchange views and, while not negotiating on behalf of third parties.,
to engage in concrete consultations on 'issues. of mutual concern.
Both sides reviewed progress made during 1973 in their bilateral
relations. The U. S. side reaffirmed: The United States acknowledges
that all Chinese on either side of the Taiwan Strait maintain there is but
one China and that Taiwan. is a part of China; the United' States Government
does not .challenge that position. The Chinese side reiterated that he
normalization of relations between China and the United States can
be realized only on the basis of confirming the principle of one China.
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Both sides noted with satisfaction that the liaison offices in Peking and
Washington are functioning smoothly. Both sides agreed that the scope
of the functions of the liaison offices should continue to be expanded.
Exchanges have deepened understanding and friendship between the two
peoples. The two sides studied the question of enlarging the exchanges
between the two countries and agreed upon a number of new exchanges
for the coming year.
Trade between the two countries has developed rapidly during the past
year. The two sides held that it is in the interest of both countries to
take measures to create conditions for further development of trade on
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s of equality and mutual benefit.
The two sides stated that they would continue their efforts 'to promote the
normalization of relations between China and the United States on the basis
of the Shanghai communique.
Secretary Kissinger and his party expressed their gratitude for the warm
hospitality extended to them by the Government of the People's Republic
of China.
November 14, 1973
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