It’s probably listed as “Republic of China”, that’s the official name
IAmLegallyRetarded_ on
Because there isn’t a country called Taiwan. The name of the country, whether you recognize it or not as such, is “Republic of China”. Taiwan is just a nickname because it’s weird to call two countries China.
danshakuimo on
To be fair, one China policy still exists so both sides agree that there is only one China and agree to disagree about who is the rightful government of it.
VestigeOfVast on
2026 and still the Ba’athist flag?
Bourbon-Decay on
Because it isn’t a country
guiltyofnothing on
Probably because the US doesn’t recognize it as a country.
borazine on
I feel bad for the people living in that separate customs territory though.
Papa_Hasbro69 on
Because if it is, China will get big mad
beepbeepimajeep22 on
Ok, but what about the monster with the dog head living in Sweden?
Pic889 on
Because, legally speaking, it’s not recognized by the UN as a country (neither as “Taiwan” nor as “Republic of China”).
If National Geographic adds Taiwan, they’d also have to add Kosovo, Transnistria, the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic, and several other self-declared republics that exist around the world, because those have as much legal recognition as Taiwan (aka none). This would get National Geographic into the highly political game of “Which self-declared republics do our readers like and which they don’t?”
enderdragonpig on
Is it just UN members perhaps?
Cyclamate on
Sorry for asking but what countries are listed under P
hydroponicColonic on
It isn’t a country. It’s a temporarily separated part of China that is maintained with enormous amounts of money and weaponry by the West to be a constant thorn in china’s side
iamnotexactlywhite on
because it isn’t. They claim they’re the legitimate Chinese govt
Mysterious-Alps-5186 on
Betting the book was made in china
Dirks_Knee on
Because there’s officially no such country. To this day the ruling body in Taipei refers to itself as the Republic of China and for decades vehemently held that they were the disposed official government of China despite the People’s Republic of China running the mainland. Neither the UN nor the US has officially recognized Taiwan, R.O.C. as a sovereign nation.
All that said…Taiwan is the official name of the island (or historically the Portuguese naming of Formosa has been used) so geographically that name is typically used and informally to refer to them politically.
The US technically doesn’t officially recognize Taiwan as an independent country.
It is also worth noting that Both China controlled by the CCP and Taiwan claim to be China. The Peoples republic of China (mainland) vs The republic of China (Taiwan)
This is a move to kind of appease the PRC and the CCP in showing that we technically only recognize one China, at the same time based on US govt actions it kinda implies we never stated which China and that if there were a break away region, or region we don’t see valid as belonging to the PRC we might sell them some equipment at minimum. Of course, if you read the news, the PRC clearly sees through this but can’t really do anything.
Erki82 on
Taiwan have not declared they are independent country.
Imaginary_Virus19 on
How are good Korea and best Korea listed?
Nail_Whale on
Taiwan isn’t a country. It’s state under the control of the Republic of China 🫡
MightySouthB on
+10000000000 social credit score
Front_Fill1249 on
Turkey failing to get anyone to use their spelling will always be funny
Sowf_Paw on
Is it under R for Republic of China? I had a dictionary that has all the world flags in the back, that’s how it was listed there.
SantaCruznonsurfer on
nor Palestine
Snarwib on
Check under “China”, there’s likely just the one entry for the One China policy.
ParfaitMajestic5339 on
Uncle Rupert has business to do with Beijing.
chungamellon on
Also using the old Syrian flag
Ok-Search4274 on
Republic of China? Taiwan is the island.
jonnyl3 on
Why are most names in English but some are in the native name with english only in parentheses?
TomTomXD1234 on
Because both countries are technically China. Taiwan believes it is the rightful Republic of China (ROC) while mainland China calls itself the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and also believes it is the rightful government.
It is very confusing.
ghostdeinithegreat on
Is it there under its name « Republic of China » ?
ray0923 on
Today you learn: there is no country’s official name called Taiwan. Even in Taiwan’s constitution, its name is Republic of China- ROC.
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It’s probably listed as “Republic of China”, that’s the official name
Because there isn’t a country called Taiwan. The name of the country, whether you recognize it or not as such, is “Republic of China”. Taiwan is just a nickname because it’s weird to call two countries China.
To be fair, one China policy still exists so both sides agree that there is only one China and agree to disagree about who is the rightful government of it.
2026 and still the Ba’athist flag?
Because it isn’t a country
Probably because the US doesn’t recognize it as a country.
I feel bad for the people living in that separate customs territory though.
Because if it is, China will get big mad
Ok, but what about the monster with the dog head living in Sweden?
Because, legally speaking, it’s not recognized by the UN as a country (neither as “Taiwan” nor as “Republic of China”).
If National Geographic adds Taiwan, they’d also have to add Kosovo, Transnistria, the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic, and several other self-declared republics that exist around the world, because those have as much legal recognition as Taiwan (aka none). This would get National Geographic into the highly political game of “Which self-declared republics do our readers like and which they don’t?”
Is it just UN members perhaps?
Sorry for asking but what countries are listed under P
It isn’t a country. It’s a temporarily separated part of China that is maintained with enormous amounts of money and weaponry by the West to be a constant thorn in china’s side
because it isn’t. They claim they’re the legitimate Chinese govt
Betting the book was made in china
Because there’s officially no such country. To this day the ruling body in Taipei refers to itself as the Republic of China and for decades vehemently held that they were the disposed official government of China despite the People’s Republic of China running the mainland. Neither the UN nor the US has officially recognized Taiwan, R.O.C. as a sovereign nation.
All that said…Taiwan is the official name of the island (or historically the Portuguese naming of Formosa has been used) so geographically that name is typically used and informally to refer to them politically.
I watched a video about this the other day.
[What the China-Taiwan Conflict is REALLY About](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-XdOaZPhBw)
The US technically doesn’t officially recognize Taiwan as an independent country.
It is also worth noting that Both China controlled by the CCP and Taiwan claim to be China. The Peoples republic of China (mainland) vs The republic of China (Taiwan)
This is a move to kind of appease the PRC and the CCP in showing that we technically only recognize one China, at the same time based on US govt actions it kinda implies we never stated which China and that if there were a break away region, or region we don’t see valid as belonging to the PRC we might sell them some equipment at minimum. Of course, if you read the news, the PRC clearly sees through this but can’t really do anything.
Taiwan have not declared they are independent country.
How are good Korea and best Korea listed?
Taiwan isn’t a country. It’s state under the control of the Republic of China 🫡
+10000000000 social credit score
Turkey failing to get anyone to use their spelling will always be funny
Is it under R for Republic of China? I had a dictionary that has all the world flags in the back, that’s how it was listed there.
nor Palestine
Check under “China”, there’s likely just the one entry for the One China policy.
Uncle Rupert has business to do with Beijing.
Also using the old Syrian flag
Republic of China? Taiwan is the island.
Why are most names in English but some are in the native name with english only in parentheses?
Because both countries are technically China. Taiwan believes it is the rightful Republic of China (ROC) while mainland China calls itself the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and also believes it is the rightful government.
It is very confusing.
Is it there under its name « Republic of China » ?
Today you learn: there is no country’s official name called Taiwan. Even in Taiwan’s constitution, its name is Republic of China- ROC.
No South Sudan, either?