1.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.
2.The United States of America recognizes the Government of the People's Republic
of China as the sole legal Government of China. Within this context, the people of the
United States will maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with the people
of Taiwan.
3.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 once again that:
4.Both wish to reduce the danger of international military conflict.
5.Neither should seek hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region or in any other region of the world
and each is opposed to efforts by any other country or group of countries to establish such
hegemony.
6.Neither is prepared to negotiate on behalf of any third party or to enter into agreements or
understandings with the other directed at other states.
7.The Government of the United States of America acknowledges the Chinese position that there
is but one China and Taiwan is part of China.
8.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.
9.The United States of America and the People's Republic of China will exchange Ambassadors and
establish Embassies on March 1, 1979.