The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of New Zealand, in accordance with the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and equality and mutual benefit, have decided upon mutual recognition and the establishment of diplomatic relations with effect from 22 December 1972.

The Chinese Government reaffirms that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China and that Taiwan is a province of the People's Republic of China. The New Zealand Government acknowledges this position of the Chinese Government.

The New Zealand Government recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government of China.

The Chinese Government and the New Zealand Government have agreed to exchange ambassadors as early as practicable and mutually to provide all necessary assistance for the establishment and performance of the functions of embassies in their respective capitals on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and friendly consultation and in accordance with international practice.

(signed) Huang Hua
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary,
Permanent Representative of the People's Republic
of China to the United Nations