On December 10, China and Nicaragua signed the joint communique between the people's Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua on the restoration of diplomatic relations in Tianjin. The main contents are as follows: The people's Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua, in accordance with the interests and aspirations of the two peoples, hereby decide to recognize each other and restore diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level from the date of signing the communiqu é. The two governments agreed to develop friendly relations between the two countries on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence. The government of the Republic of Nicaragua recognizes that there is only one China in the world, the government of the people's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The government of the Republic of Nicaragua immediately severed its "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and promised not to have any official relations with Taiwan or conduct any official exchanges. The government of the people's Republic of China appreciates the above position of the government of the Republic of Nicaragua. (outlook new era)