Since the Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC) have battled endlessly for diplomatic recognition. Due to Beijing’s “One China” principle, states are forced to either pick one side or pick neither.
The ROC, now colloquially better known as Taiwan, initially enjoyed an advantage in international recognition due to U.S. anti-communist messaging and generous economic assistance programs. After U.N. Resolution 2751 admitted the PRC to the United Nations and expelled the ROC, the battle for international recognition has tilted increasingly in Beijing’s favor.
Nevertheless, Taiwan still holds formal diplomatic relations
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