China and Chad, have announced their intent to resume diplomatic ties. China severed diplomatic ties in 1997 following Chad's resumption of ties with Taiwan.Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and his Chadian counterpart Ahmad Allam-mi signed a joint communique in Beijing on Sunday to resume diplomatic ties between the two countries.
According to the communique, the Chinese government supports the efforts made by the Chadian government to safeguard state sovereignty and develop economy.
The statement also says, "The Chadian government recognizes that there is only one China in the world and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole China. Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory."
