[PAR] [TLE] Australia–Taiwan relations [SEP] Relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Republic of China dates back in 1909 when the latter was ruled by the Qing dynasty.  Since 1972, the political status and legal status of Taiwan are contentious issues.  Australia's current position towards Taiwan is largely based on the Joint Communiqué with the People's Republic of China signed by the Whitlam Labor government in 1972.  Under this agreement, the Australian government officially adheres to the One-China policy in which Australia recognises the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the ‘sole legitimate government of China.’  Currently, only twenty-one UN member states and the Holy See officially recognise Taiwan.  The Joint Communiqué establishes ‘guidelines for official Australian contact with Taiwan,’ explicitly stating that Australia ‘does not consider Taiwan to have the status of national government.’  Despite the Australian government not having an official relationship with Taiwan, a substantial unofficial relationship has developed through cultural and trade links. [PAR] [TLE] Gough Whitlam [SEP] Edward Gough Whitlam {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} ( 11 July 191621 October 2014) was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1972 to 1975.  The Leader of the Labor Party from 1967 to 1977, Whitlam led his party to power for the first time in 23 years at the 1972 election.  He won the 1974 election before being controversially dismissed by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, at the climax of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis.  Whitlam remains the only Australian prime minister to have his commission terminated in that manner.
[PAR] [TLE] Australia – Taiwan relations [ SEP ] Relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Republic of China dates back in 1909 when the latter was ruled by the Qing dynasty . Since 1972 , the political status and legal status of Taiwan are contentious issues . Australia 's current position towards Taiwan is largely based on the Joint Communiqué with the People 's Republic of China signed by the Whitlam Labor government in 1972 . Under this agreement , the Australian government officially adheres to the One - China policy in which Australia recognises the People ’s Republic of China ( PRC ) as the ‘ sole legitimate government of China . ’ Currently , only twenty - one UN member states and the Holy See officially recognise Taiwan . The Joint Communiqué establishes ‘ guidelines for official Australian contact with Taiwan , ’ explicitly stating that Australia ‘ does not consider Taiwan to have the status of national government . ’ Despite the Australian government not having an official relationship with Taiwan , a substantial unofficial relationship has developed through cultural and trade links . [PAR] [TLE] Gough Whitlam [ SEP ] Edward Gough Whitlam { ' 1 ' : " , ' 2 ' : " , ' 3 ' : " , ' 4 ' : " } ( 11 July 191621 October 2014 ) was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia , serving from 1972 to 1975 . The Leader of the Labor Party from 1967 to 1977 , Whitlam led his party to power for the first time in 23 years at the 1972 election . He won the 1974 election before being controversially dismissed by the Governor - General of Australia , Sir John Kerr , at the climax of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis . Whitlam remains the only Australian prime minister to have his commission terminated in that manner .
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when the Joint Communiqué with the People's Republic of China was signed?
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when the Joint Communiqué with the People 's Republic of China was signed ?
Gough Whitlam
Gough Whitlam