Governments of People's Republic of China and Kiribati, Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of… (1980)
“ I have the honour to confirm to Your Excellency on behalf of the Government of Kiribati the understanding reached between our two Governments that diplomatic relations shall be established between The Republic of Kiribati and The People's Republic of China and that diplomatic envoys with the rank of ambassador shall be exchanged at the earliest possible date. ”
