Taiwan
- Unrecognized states
- Claimed by China
- Proclaimed independence 1 January 1912
- Capital Taipei
- Area 36,197 km²
- Population 23,299,132 (2025 estimate)
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a de facto island state in the East Chinese Sea. The People’s Republic of China has consistently claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and refuses diplomatic relations with any country that recognizes its independence. Taiwan is the 21st-largest economy in the world and its high-tech industry plays a key role in the global economy. It is unrecognized by most member states of the United Nations. Still, many countries maintain unofficial ties with Taiwan through representative offices and institutions that function as de facto embassies and consulates.
