
Sino-Japanese Normalization, 1972
A collection exploring the normalization of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Japan in 1972. The collection includes records of the high-level talks among Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Takeiri Yoshikatsu, Tanaka Kakuei, and other Chinese and Japanese leaders which made normalization happen.
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July 28, 1972
Record of the Second Meeting between Takeiri Yoshikatsu and Zhou Enlai
During a conversation with Takeiri, Zhou Enlai questioned the news from Tokyo Shimbun which emphasized that the state of war between Japan and China had ended. In addition, he mentioned the international status of Taiwan and the Vietnam War.
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September, 1972
Joint Declaration between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Japan (Draft)
The Chinese government and the Japanese government agreed upon a draft of joint declaration, including a state of war between Chian and Japan and an international status of Taiwan.
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September 26, 1972
Record of the Second Meeting between Prime Minister Tanaka and Premier Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai and Tanaka Kakuei discussed the Taiwan issue, especially for Japan-Taiwan relations after Japan-China diplomatic normalization. Zhou mentioned that he wants to start "establishing a new relationship between Japan and China."
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September 27, 1972
Mao Zedong, 'Settlement of the Questions of Restoration of Diplomatic Relations between China and Japan Still Depends on the Government of the Liberal Democratic Party'
Mao met with Tanaka Kakuei, the Prime Minister of Japan, and he argued that settlement of the question of restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Japan still depends on the government of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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September 27, 1972
Excerpt of Mao Zedong’s Conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka
Mao claims that, as a result of Tanaka's visit to China, "the whole world is trembling in fear." In addition to discussing international politics, Mao and Tanaka also delve into ancient Chinese history and Buddhist philosophy.
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September 27, 1972
Record of the Third Meeting between Prime Minister Tanaka and Premier Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai met with Tanaka Kakuei and discussed foreign affairs, including the Korean War, the Sino-Soviet Treaty and Indochina issues after the Vietnam War. Zhou claimed that "the liberation of Taiwan is a domestic issue."