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September, 1972
Joint Declaration between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Japan
Ohira Masayosh and Ji Penfei agreed on the joint declaration between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Japan.
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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, 1972
Explanation for China regarding the Japanese Delegation’s Proposal for the Japan-China Joint Declaration
Treaties Bureau Chief Takashima explained the Japanese delegation's proposal which includes the issue of the end to the state of war and Taiwan to China.
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September 25, 1972
Record of the First Meeting between Prime Minister Tanaka and Premier Zhou Enlai
Tanaka Kakuei and Zhou Enlai had a conversation over the reasons for delay in diplomatic normalization, including the Japan-Taiwan relationship and the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty.
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September 26, 1972
Record of First Meeting between Foreign Minister Ohira and Foreign Minister Ji Pengfei
During a conversation, Ji Pengfei, the Chinese Foreign Minister, handed the draft which mentioned the status of war to Ohira Masayoshi, the Japanese Foreign Minister.
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September 26, 1972
Record of Second Meeting between Foreign Minister Ohira and Foreign Minister Ji Pengfei
Ohira Masayoushi and Ji Pengfei had a conversation over the main body of the joint declaration, especially for the Three Principles in the preamble.
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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
Informal Talks between Foreign Minister Ohira and Foreign Minister Ji Pengfei
Ohira Masayoshi and Ji Pengfei had a conversation about the joint declaration, especially for the end of war, expressions and the timing for the announcement.
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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."
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September 27, 1972
Record of Third Meeting between Foreign Minister Ohira and Foreign Minister Ji Pengfei
Ji Pengfei, the Chinese Foreign Minister, explained the Chinese delegation's thoughts regarding the title and expression used in the joint declaration.
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September 28, 1972
Record of the Fourth Meeting between Prime Minister Tanaka and Premier Zhou Enlai
Zhou Enlai met with Tanaka Kakuei, the Japanese Prime Minister and shared opinions regarding the diplomatic normalization. Zhou claimed that "it is unlikely for us to liberate Taiwan by force."
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January 04, 1974
Cable No. 25, Ambassador Ogawa to the Foreign Minister, 'Japan-China Foreign Minister Meeting'
A summary of a meeting between Ohira Masayoshi and Ji Pengfei, where the two briefly describe China and Japan's overarching foreign policy views.
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January 05, 1974
Cable No. 34, Ambassador Ogawa to the Foreign Minister, 'Japan-China Foreign Minister Meeting'
A summary of a second meeting between Foreign Ministers Ohira and Ji. The two discussed Sino-Japanese relations.
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August 30, 1974
United Nations Bureau, Japanese Foreign Ministry, 'Outline of Arguments For and Against Japan’s NPT Ratification
A table outlining the various arguments for and against Japan's ratification of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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January, 1975
On Japan's Ratification of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
An internal record evaluating the arguments in favor of Japan's ratification of the NPT.
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April 08, 1975
First North America Division, American Affairs Bureau, Japanese Foreign Ministry, 'Foreign Minister Miyazawa-Secretary of State Kissinger: Talking Points and Background Material' (Excerpts)
Talking points on the NPT prepared for a meeting between the Japanese Foreign Minister and Henry Kissinger.
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April 08, 1975
Disarmament Office, United Nations Bureau, Japanese Foreign Ministry, 'The NPT Issue (Views of LDP leaders)
The Office of the Disarmament Affairs summarizes the views of several leading LDP personalities (Matsuno, Nakasone, and Shiina) on the NPT.
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April 14, 1975
Japanese Foreign Ministry, 'Opening Statement regarding the Minister for Foreign Affairs Miyazawa’s Visit to the United States'
A brief summary of Miyazawa's meeting with Kissinger.
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April 14, 1975
Disarmament Office, United Nations Bureau, Japanese Foreign Ministry, 'NPT Issue (Briefing of Minister Miyazawa’s Visit to the United States to Directors of Concerned Divisions of the Liberal Democratic Party)
A summary of a meeting between Foreign Minister Miyazawa and several leading officials from the Liberal Democratic Party regarding Japan's ratification of the NPT.
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July 25, 1975
Prime Minister Miki – President Ford Meeting Discussion Outline
An extensive overview of international issues bearing on the US-Japan relationship, including the situations in the Korean Peninsula, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
