Fifty-three years ago today, on September 29th, 1972 (August 22nd, 1972 in the lunar calendar), China established diplomatic relations with Japan. Kimono girl, a Japanese girl dressed in traditional kimono and well-dressed. Japan (Japan), the full name of Japan, means "the country of sunrise, where the sun rises". An island country located in the western Pacific Ocean in East Asia. It covers an area of 377,800 square kilometers. The population is 124.43 million (October 1992), mainly Yamato ethnic group, with about 20,000 Ainus. General Japanese. Shinto and Buddhism prevailed. The capital city is Tokyo. Mineral resources are poor, and most of them rely on imports. The western economy is a big country with highly developed industry and its gross national product ranks second in the world. GNP per capita US $34,107 (1993). The main agricultural products are rice, wheat and soybeans. Animal husbandry includes dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, poultry, etc. Industries mainly include steel, automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, electric power, CNC machine tools, electrical appliances and other departments. Export automobiles, steel, shipbuilding, chemical industry products, machinery industry products, light industry products, electrical appliances; Imports are mainly mineral resources, petroleum, raw materials and food crops. Large ports include Kobe, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, etc. In 645 AD, through Dahua Innovation, the ancient emperor system was established and began to develop into feudal society. In a feudal society from the 12th to 19th century AD, Emperor Meiji stipulated that the legendary Emperor Shenwu ascended to the throne (February 11th) was the beginning of the Japanese era, that is, the founding day. National Day is the birthday of the reigning Emperor Akihito (December 23rd). In the mid-19th century, the United States, Britain and other western countries invaded successively, and ethnic conflicts intensified. In 1868, the Meiji Restoration was realized, and capitalism developed rapidly, gradually invading and expanding abroad. In 1894, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 was launched to invade China. In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was launched. Annexation of Korea in 1910. In 1931, the September 18th Incident was launched to invade Northeast China, and in 1937, the Lugouqiao Incident was created to invade China in an all-round way. Launched the Pacific War in 1941. In August 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally and U.S. troops entered Japan. In 1947, Japan changed from an emperor system to a parliamentary country with the emperor as its national symbol. After the war, Japan's economy recovered rapidly and became the third economic power in the world in the late 1960s. Foreign policy is based on Japan-US relations. Attach importance to Asian diplomacy, strengthen cooperation with western developed countries and the European Community, actively develop relations with China, ASEAN and Eastern Europe, and strive to improve Japan-Russia relations. Established diplomatic relations with China on September 29, 1972. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Air Self-Defense Force fighter Air Self-Defense Force plane arrived in Okinawa. U.S. warships arrive at Okinawa base. Japan-US alliance, American soldiers assisted Japanese soldiers in distributing relief supplies. Air Self-Defense Force fighter air exercises. Railway, railway transportation extending in all directions. Kobe Airport Metro Street Sign Urban Bus JR Line Metro Cars Everywhere Bicycle Taxi Aizu Local Cuisine 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Aizu Local Cuisine 2 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Fukushima Rice Balls (Fukushima Prefecture) Aizu Sauce Pork Chop Rice (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Fukushima Wine (Mishima Town) Station Store Specialty Products (Mishima Town) Aizu Matsuri 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Aizu Painted Candle Festival (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Chanting, a monk who chants sutras in a temple. Night Shibuya, night in Shibuya. Shrine surrounded by cherry blossoms. Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan, spanning the dormant volcano in Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. In August, 2002, it passed through the Japan Shrine of Japan Institute of Land and Geography. Exterior view of the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. Cherry blossoms are blooming, cherry blossoms blooming outside the Yasukuni Shrine. Japan on the tip of your tongue, Japanese cuisine. Good morning Tokyo, Tokyo in the morning light. Traditional Japanese cuisine-sushi. Cherry Blossom and Crane City (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Dongyama Hot Spring Street View 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Dongyama Hot Spring Street View 2 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) The ceiling of Luotang (Aizu Wakamatsu City) The ladder of Luotang (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Lumu Hot Spring (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Swamp Lake (Jinshan Town) Extended reading: Zhou Enlai cleverly used tricks to establish diplomatic relations with the United States and Japan. Zhou Enlai is not impatient to improve Sino-Japanese relations, and is based on fighting a protracted war. Since the 1950s, he has put forward the policy of "putting the people first and promoting officials with the people" towards Japan, that is, promoting the change of Japan's official position through unremitting non-governmental exchanges. However, Zhou Enlai also realized that Sino-Japanese relations are not simply a problem between China and Japan. When Japan's waist is not hard enough to say "no" to the United States, the substantial improvement of Sino-Japanese relations still depends on the loosening of Sino-US relations. In Hu Changming's Great Wisdom Zhou Enlai, he gave a vivid description of the interaction between the leaders of the two countries before the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. Japan needs a "harmonious Kissinger". From Kissinger's secret visit to China in July 1971 to Nixon's trip to Beijing in February 1972, it was called the "Nixon Shock" by the Japanese. The news of Nixon's visit to China caused an uproar in Japan's ruling and opposition parties, and the TV was crowded with people. Japan's diplomacy has been following the United States since World War II, but the Nixon administration sent Kissinger to secretly visit Beijing in July 1971 without the Japanese's knowledge. On July 15th of the same year, China and the United States simultaneously issued a communique that Nixon would visit China in 1972. Japanese Prime Minister Sato only learned the relevant news three minutes before the release of the communique. The reconciliation between the United States and China means opening the chains that prevented the normalization of Japan-China relations in the past. When Prime Minister Sato, who has always been hostile to China, watched the live broadcast of Nixon's visit to China, his temples kept jumping, as if he were having a nightmare. The reporters were reluctant to give up and insisted that the Prime Minister talk about his feelings. He finally said unabashedly, "Didn't (Nixon) say it himself? This is the great cause of this century. What else do others say if he said it himself!" Sato leaved without saying a word with his mouth crooked. In February, 1972, when the Japanese saw the TV program of the Sino-US summit, they didn't mention the acidity. Congressman Yoshima Furui said, "Beijing Airport is first open to the President of the United States instead of the Prime Minister of Japan" and "Japan must resume diplomatic relations with China as soon as possible". Therefore, resuming diplomatic relations with China before the United States has become a question that Japanese politicians often think about. Public opinion in Japan also called for "it is necessary to launch a 'Japanese Kissinger' like the resumption of exchanges between the United States and China". Zhou Enlai and Japan's Great Changes Zhou Enlai used the strategy of differentiation of Sino-US relations to drive Japan to rethink Sino-Japanese relations. "The Chinese side expressed its firm opposition to the resurrection and external expansion of Japanese militarism, and insisted on supporting the Japanese people's desire to establish an independent, *, peaceful and neutral Japan." "Neither side should seek hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region, and each side opposes the efforts of any other country or group of countries to establish such hegemony." Under such circumstances, Japan's political situation has undergone a dramatic change. Zhou Enlai understood this. The question was only when the owner agreed to them to get on the bus. Now the opportunity was ripe for the Japanese to "get a ride". Under the director of Zhou Enlai, the atmosphere of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Japan has become stronger and stronger, and many representatives of Japanese opposition parties such as the Socialist Party and Komeito Party have come to China as "matchmakers" and information transmitters of the Chinese and Japanese governments. On July 12, 1972, Sasaki, vice chairman of the Japanese Socialist Party, met with Prime Minister Tanaka and Foreign Minister Ohira before his visit to China, and inquired about their attitude towards the three principles of resuming diplomatic relations. Tanaka said decisively, "That's a matter of course, and I recognize the three principles. Therefore, I have firm confidence in dealing with the Taiwan Province issue." For the sake of caution, Sasaki asked again, "If Premier Zhou asks, can it be conveyed like that?" Tanaka clearly replied: "It must be implemented." With Tanaka's attitude, Sasaki came to Beijing. On the evening of July 16, Zhou Enlai and Liao Chengzhi, president of the Sino-Japanese Friendship Association, met with Sasaki. Sasaki revealed to Zhou Enlai the content of his talks with Tanaka and assured, "I think Tanaka is reliable." Zhou Enlai said, "Would you like to invite Prime Minister Tanaka to Beijing?" Sasaki immediately added, "That's the best, I hope you will invite it." Zhou Enlai once again said, "If the current Prime Minister, Foreign Minister or other ministers come to China to talk about the restoration of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, Beijing airport is ready to open to them." China gave in Mao Zedong's question about Sasaki's visit to China, which eliminated the main obstacles in the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides and improved the trust between the two sides. Since then, both sides have been making intensive preparations for formal intergovernmental talks. Yoshikatsu Takejiri, executive chairman of the Komeito Party Central Committee of Japan, secretly rushed to Beijing after a secret talk with Tanaka on July 27th. It was Zhou Enlai's idea to choose Zhu Ru as the official message transmitter. Takeru is an old friend of Chinese people, has a certain political status and influence in Japan, and has a good personal relationship with Zhou Enlai. His action will help the two sides narrow their differences without leaking news, which can greatly save the time of formal negotiations and avoid the reversal of the situation. Zhou Enlai met Zhu Ru three times and talked for ten hours in total. Zhou Enlai put forward China's plan to establish diplomatic relations with each other, the main contents of which are: China and Japan will always be friendly; Understand the three principles of normalization of diplomatic relations and recognize that the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China; The state of war between Japan and China was declared to end by a joint declaration; Abolish the Japan-Taiwan Treaty; Recognize the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence"; Confirm the peaceful settlement of disputes; Do not seek hegemony; Waiver of war reparations; Conclude treaties of peace and friendship, and before that, conclude treaties of trade and navigation, aviation agreements, etc.; Recognize Taiwan Province as the territory of the People's Republic of China and liberate Taiwan Province as an internal affair of China; After Japan severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan Province and liberated Taiwan Province, China should give due care to the investment and enterprises operated by Japanese groups and individuals in Taiwan Province. Takeiru made notes on these contents and handed them to Prime Minister Tanaka on August 4th. Foreign Minister Tanaka and Ohira think that what Zhou Enlai talked about is reasonable, and the negotiations will be successful. With all preparations in place, Japanese officials such as Prime Minister Tanaka and Foreign Minister Ohira arrived in Beijing on September 25th, 1972, and Zhou Enlai and other Chinese government officials greeted them at the airport. From the afternoon of the same day to the afternoon of 27th, Zhou Enlai held three restrictive talks with Tanaka. Regarding Japan's responsibility in the war of aggression against China, Tanaka lightly said in his speech that Japan had "caused great trouble" to the Chinese people. In this regard, Zhou Enlai severely criticized Japan many times during the talks, saying "causing trouble", as if inadvertently pouring water on women's skirts and apologizing to others. He asked Japan to deeply reflect on its responsibility for invading China. Zhou Enlai also made some concessions, such as recognizing Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan; Replace the words "end the state of war" with the words "end the abnormal state". On the sensitive Taiwan Province issue, Japan was reluctant to announce the abolition of the Japan-Taiwan Treaty in the joint statement on the grounds of abiding by the treaties it signed, but agreed to state in the joint statement: "Taiwan Province is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Japanese government fully understands and respects this position of the Chinese government, and insists on following Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation." After the difficulties in the negotiations were resolved one by one and the two sides reached an agreement on the contents of the joint statement. Mao Zedong asked Tanaka, "Is the quarrel finished? You can't do it without quarreling." Tanaka said, "No, I had a satisfactory talk with Premier Zhou." Mao Zedong laughed, "If you don't fight, you don't know each other. Only when you quarrel can you become good friends." Tanaka said, "Indeed." Kissinger cursed Japan On September 29th of that year, the leaders of the two countries held the signing ceremony of the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement at the Great Hall of the People. With this as a boundary, China and Japan have normalized diplomatic relations. It took only seven months from the publication of Sino-US Shanghai Joint Communique to the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, which amazed observers from all sides and made opponents for many years feel "lightning fast". At this time, the least excited person was Kissinger, because Japan, a "little partner", actually ran ahead of himself in China policy. Kissinger cursed Japan, saying, "Of all the treacherous people, little Japan is the worst." He gave the reason that Japan rushed to normalize relations with China and actually chose China's National Day to do so. Published by Hu Changming, CPC History Publishing HouseFifty-three years ago today, on September 29th, 1972 (August 22nd, 1972 in the lunar calendar), China established diplomatic relations with Japan. Kimono girl, a Japanese girl dressed in traditional kimono and well-dressed. Japan (Japan), the full name of Japan, means "the country of sunrise, where the sun rises". An island country located in the western Pacific Ocean in East Asia. It covers an area of 377,800 square kilometers. The population is 124.43 million (October 1992), mainly Yamato ethnic group, with about 20,000 Ainus. General Japanese. Shinto and Buddhism prevailed. The capital city is Tokyo. Mineral resources are poor, and most of them rely on imports. The western economy is a big country with highly developed industry and its gross national product ranks second in the world. GNP per capita US $34,107 (1993). The main agricultural products are rice, wheat and soybeans. Animal husbandry includes dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, poultry, etc. Industries mainly include steel, automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, electric power, CNC machine tools, electrical appliances and other departments. Export automobiles, steel, shipbuilding, chemical industry products, machinery industry products, light industry products, electrical appliances; Imports are mainly mineral resources, petroleum, raw materials and food crops. Large ports include Kobe, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, etc. In 645 AD, through Dahua Innovation, the ancient emperor system was established and began to develop into feudal society. In a feudal society from the 12th to 19th century AD, Emperor Meiji stipulated that the legendary Emperor Shenwu ascended to the throne (February 11th) was the beginning of the Japanese era, that is, the founding day. National Day is the birthday of the reigning Emperor Akihito (December 23rd). In the mid-19th century, the United States, Britain and other western countries invaded successively, and ethnic conflicts intensified. In 1868, the Meiji Restoration was realized, and capitalism developed rapidly, gradually invading and expanding abroad. In 1894, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 was launched to invade China. In 1904, the Russo-Japanese War was launched. Annexation of Korea in 1910. In 1931, the September 18th Incident was launched to invade Northeast China, and in 1937, the Lugouqiao Incident was created to invade China in an all-round way. Launched the Pacific War in 1941. In August 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally and U.S. troops entered Japan. In 1947, Japan changed from an emperor system to a parliamentary country with the emperor as its national symbol. After the war, Japan's economy recovered rapidly and became the third economic power in the world in the late 1960s. Foreign policy is based on Japan-US relations. Attach importance to Asian diplomacy, strengthen cooperation with western developed countries and the European Community, actively develop relations with China, ASEAN and Eastern Europe, and strive to improve Japan-Russia relations. Established diplomatic relations with China on September 29, 1972. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Air Self-Defense Force fighter Air Self-Defense Force plane arrived in Okinawa. U.S. warships arrive at Okinawa base. Japan-US alliance, American soldiers assisted Japanese soldiers in distributing relief supplies. Air Self-Defense Force fighter air exercises. Railway, railway transportation extending in all directions. Kobe Airport Metro Street Sign Urban Bus JR Line Metro Cars Everywhere Bicycle Taxi Aizu Local Cuisine 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Aizu Local Cuisine 2 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Fukushima Rice Balls (Fukushima Prefecture) Aizu Sauce Pork Chop Rice (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Fukushima Wine (Mishima Town) Station Store Specialty Products (Mishima Town) Aizu Matsuri 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Aizu Painted Candle Festival (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Chanting, a monk who chants sutras in a temple. Night Shibuya, night in Shibuya. Shrine surrounded by cherry blossoms. Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan, spanning the dormant volcano in Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. In August, 2002, it passed through the Japan Shrine of Japan Institute of Land and Geography. Exterior view of the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. Cherry blossoms are blooming, cherry blossoms blooming outside the Yasukuni Shrine. Japan on the tip of your tongue, Japanese cuisine. Good morning Tokyo, Tokyo in the morning light. Traditional Japanese cuisine-sushi. Cherry Blossom and Crane City (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Dongyama Hot Spring Street View 1 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Dongyama Hot Spring Street View 2 (Aizu Wakamatsu City) The ceiling of Luotang (Aizu Wakamatsu City) The ladder of Luotang (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Lumu Hot Spring (Aizu Wakamatsu City) Swamp Lake (Jinshan Town) Extended reading: Zhou Enlai cleverly used tricks to establish diplomatic relations with the United States and Japan. Zhou Enlai is not impatient to improve Sino-Japanese relations, and is based on fighting a protracted war. Since the 1950s, he has put forward the policy of "putting the people first and promoting officials with the people" towards Japan, that is, promoting the change of Japan's official position through unremitting non-governmental exchanges. However, Zhou Enlai also realized that Sino-Japanese relations are not simply a problem between China and Japan. When Japan's waist is not hard enough to say "no" to the United States, the substantial improvement of Sino-Japanese relations still depends on the loosening of Sino-US relations. In Hu Changming's Great Wisdom Zhou Enlai, he gave a vivid description of the interaction between the leaders of the two countries before the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. Japan needs a "harmonious Kissinger". From Kissinger's secret visit to China in July 1971 to Nixon's trip to Beijing in February 1972, it was called the "Nixon Shock" by the Japanese. The news of Nixon's visit to China caused an uproar in Japan's ruling and opposition parties, and the TV was crowded with people. Japan's diplomacy has been following the United States since World War II, but the Nixon administration sent Kissinger to secretly visit Beijing in July 1971 without the Japanese's knowledge. On July 15th of the same year, China and the United States simultaneously issued a communique that Nixon would visit China in 1972. Japanese Prime Minister Sato only learned the relevant news three minutes before the release of the communique. The reconciliation between the United States and China means opening the chains that prevented the normalization of Japan-China relations in the past. When Prime Minister Sato, who has always been hostile to China, watched the live broadcast of Nixon's visit to China, his temples kept jumping, as if he were having a nightmare. The reporters were reluctant to give up and insisted that the Prime Minister talk about his feelings. He finally said unabashedly, "Didn't (Nixon) say it himself? This is the great cause of this century. What else do others say if he said it himself!" Sato leaved without saying a word with his mouth crooked. In February, 1972, when the Japanese saw the TV program of the Sino-US summit, they didn't mention the acidity. Congressman Yoshima Furui said, "Beijing Airport is first open to the President of the United States instead of the Prime Minister of Japan" and "Japan must resume diplomatic relations with China as soon as possible". Therefore, resuming diplomatic relations with China before the United States has become a question that Japanese politicians often think about. Public opinion in Japan also called for "it is necessary to launch a 'Japanese Kissinger' like the resumption of exchanges between the United States and China". Zhou Enlai and Japan's Great Changes Zhou Enlai used the strategy of differentiation of Sino-US relations to drive Japan to rethink Sino-Japanese relations. "The Chinese side expressed its firm opposition to the resurrection and external expansion of Japanese militarism, and insisted on supporting the Japanese people's desire to establish an independent, *, peaceful and neutral Japan." "Neither side should seek hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region, and each side opposes the efforts of any other country or group of countries to establish such hegemony." Under such circumstances, Japan's political situation has undergone a dramatic change. Zhou Enlai understood this. The question was only when the owner agreed to them to get on the bus. Now the opportunity was ripe for the Japanese to "get a ride". Under the director of Zhou Enlai, the atmosphere of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Japan has become stronger and stronger, and many representatives of Japanese opposition parties such as the Socialist Party and Komeito Party have come to China as "matchmakers" and information transmitters of the Chinese and Japanese governments. On July 12, 1972, Sasaki, vice chairman of the Japanese Socialist Party, met with Prime Minister Tanaka and Foreign Minister Ohira before his visit to China, and inquired about their attitude towards the three principles of resuming diplomatic relations. Tanaka said decisively, "That's a matter of course, and I recognize the three principles. Therefore, I have firm confidence in dealing with the Taiwan Province issue." For the sake of caution, Sasaki asked again, "If Premier Zhou asks, can it be conveyed like that?" Tanaka clearly replied: "It must be implemented." With Tanaka's attitude, Sasaki came to Beijing. On the evening of July 16, Zhou Enlai and Liao Chengzhi, president of the Sino-Japanese Friendship Association, met with Sasaki. Sasaki revealed to Zhou Enlai the content of his talks with Tanaka and assured, "I think Tanaka is reliable." Zhou Enlai said, "Would you like to invite Prime Minister Tanaka to Beijing?" Sasaki immediately added, "That's the best, I hope you will invite it." Zhou Enlai once again said, "If the current Prime Minister, Foreign Minister or other ministers come to China to talk about the restoration of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, Beijing airport is ready to open to them." China gave in Mao Zedong's question about Sasaki's visit to China, which eliminated the main obstacles in the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides and improved the trust between the two sides. Since then, both sides have been making intensive preparations for formal intergovernmental talks. Yoshikatsu Takejiri, executive chairman of the Komeito Party Central Committee of Japan, secretly rushed to Beijing after a secret talk with Tanaka on July 27th. It was Zhou Enlai's idea to choose Zhu Ru as the official message transmitter. Takeru is an old friend of Chinese people, has a certain political status and influence in Japan, and has a good personal relationship with Zhou Enlai. His action will help the two sides narrow their differences without leaking news, which can greatly save the time of formal negotiations and avoid the reversal of the situation. Zhou Enlai met Zhu Ru three times and talked for ten hours in total. Zhou Enlai put forward China's plan to establish diplomatic relations with each other, the main contents of which are: China and Japan will always be friendly; Understand the three principles of normalization of diplomatic relations and recognize that the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing China; The state of war between Japan and China was declared to end by a joint declaration; Abolish the Japan-Taiwan Treaty; Recognize the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence"; Confirm the peaceful settlement of disputes; Do not seek hegemony; Waiver of war reparations; Conclude treaties of peace and friendship, and before that, conclude treaties of trade and navigation, aviation agreements, etc.; Recognize Taiwan Province as the territory of the People's Republic of China and liberate Taiwan Province as an internal affair of China; After Japan severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan Province and liberated Taiwan Province, China should give due care to the investment and enterprises operated by Japanese groups and individuals in Taiwan Province. Takeiru made notes on these contents and handed them to Prime Minister Tanaka on August 4th. Foreign Minister Tanaka and Ohira think that what Zhou Enlai talked about is reasonable, and the negotiations will be successful. With all preparations in place, Japanese officials such as Prime Minister Tanaka and Foreign Minister Ohira arrived in Beijing on September 25th, 1972, and Zhou Enlai and other Chinese government officials greeted them at the airport. From the afternoon of the same day to the afternoon of 27th, Zhou Enlai held three restrictive talks with Tanaka. Regarding Japan's responsibility in the war of aggression against China, Tanaka lightly said in his speech that Japan had "caused great trouble" to the Chinese people. In this regard, Zhou Enlai severely criticized Japan many times during the talks, saying "causing trouble", as if inadvertently pouring water on women's skirts and apologizing to others. He asked Japan to deeply reflect on its responsibility for invading China. Zhou Enlai also made some concessions, such as recognizing Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan; Replace the words "end the state of war" with the words "end the abnormal state". On the sensitive Taiwan Province issue, Japan was reluctant to announce the abolition of the Japan-Taiwan Treaty in the joint statement on the grounds of abiding by the treaties it signed, but agreed to state in the joint statement: "Taiwan Province is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Japanese government fully understands and respects this position of the Chinese government, and insists on following Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation." After the difficulties in the negotiations were resolved one by one and the two sides reached an agreement on the contents of the joint statement. Mao Zedong asked Tanaka, "Is the quarrel finished? You can't do it without quarreling." Tanaka said, "No, I had a satisfactory talk with Premier Zhou." Mao Zedong laughed, "If you don't fight, you don't know each other. Only when you quarrel can you become good friends." Tanaka said, "Indeed." Kissinger cursed Japan On September 29th of that year, the leaders of the two countries held the signing ceremony of the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement at the Great Hall of the People. With this as a boundary, China and Japan have normalized diplomatic relations. It took only seven months from the publication of Sino-US Shanghai Joint Communique to the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, which amazed observers from all sides and made opponents for many years feel "lightning fast". At this time, the least excited person was Kissinger, because Japan, a "little partner", actually ran ahead of himself in China policy. Kissinger cursed Japan, saying, "Of all the treacherous people, little Japan is the worst." He gave the reason that Japan rushed to normalize relations with China and actually chose China's National Day to do so. Published by Hu Changming, CPC History Publishing House