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In the treaty, Russia reiterated its support for the Chinese claim on Taiwan, which Beijing views as a renegade province. They split during the 1949 civil war.
''Russia acknowledges that there is only one China, the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing all of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China,'' the treaty said. ''Russia opposes any kind of independence for Taiwan.''
Russia, China sign historic friendship treaty (7/16/01)
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