Taiwan Non-Recognition

• Since what year has China claimed sovereignty over Taiwan?

  1949
• How has the issue of Taiwanese sovereignty affected global relations?

  It has strained relations with the EU and USA
• When did the dispute over Taiwan begin?

  1949
• What event led to 2 million Chinese Nationalists fleeing to Taiwan?

  The Communist victory in mainland China
• What is the main contention between mainland China and Taiwan regarding sovereignty?

  Mainland China claims Taiwan is part of China
• What does Taiwan desire in terms of international recognition?

  To become a member of the UN
• What decision did the UN make when Taiwan first broke away?

  It could not recognize both Taiwan and China
• Since what year has the UN only recognized the People’s Republic of China?

  1971
• What is the Taiwanese government's hope regarding international recognition?

  To be recognized by the UN
• How do Taiwanese firms like Foxconn affect relations between China and Taiwan?

  They increase interdependence between both countries
• What does the Chinese government insist regarding Taiwan's status?

  That Taiwan should not remain independent
• What year did the Communist victory in mainland China occur?

  1949
• How many Chinese Nationalists fled to Taiwan?

  2 million
• What type of government did the Chinese Nationalists establish in Taiwan?

  A government of their own
• Why are relations between China and Taiwan considered complex?

  Due to economic interdependence and sovereignty issues
• What is the significance of Taiwanese firms like Foxconn in the context of China-Taiwan relations?

  They are major investors in China