The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties"), desirous of strengthening friendly relations and cooperation for the purpose of better understanding and long-standing friendship between their two countries, have decided to conclude the present Agreement, the provisions of which are as follows:

Article 1

The Contracting Parties, in accordance with the principles of equality and mutual benefit, agree to promote exchanges and cooperation in the sphere of culture.

Article 2

The Contracting Parties agree to cooperate in the fields of science, education, art, sports, the press, broadcasting, the cinema, television, language training, publication and activities of juveniles as well as other social organizations.

Article 3

The Contracting Parties agree to take all necessary measures to promote and improve cultural exchanges.

Article 4

The Contracting Parties shall encourage direct cooperation in the field of culture between relevant institutions and organizations.

Article 5

With a view to implementing the present Agreement, the Contracting Parties agree to negotiate and confirm exchange programs (or annual programs) for a period of time and the expenses for the cultural exchanges on special meetings.

Article 6

This Agreement shall also be applied to Berlin (West) in accordance with existing status.

Article 7

This Agreement shall enter into force on the date when the Contracted Parties inform each other that their interior conditions are ripe for the Agreement. The Agreement shall remain valid for a period of five (5) years. Thereafter it shall be automatically renewed for successive periods of five (5) years unless either Contracting Party requests its termination by written notice to the other served at least six (6) months prior to the date of expiration.

Done in Beijing in 1979. In duplicate in Chinese and German languages, both texts being equally authentic.

For the Government of the People's Republic of China

For the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany