- Countries that explicitly say “Taiwan is part of China”
These are states whose joint communiqués or declarations use clear wording such as “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory” or “Taiwan is a province of the People’s Republic of China.”
Examples mentioned in recent diplomatic texts include:- France
- Brazil
- Fiji
- Bahrain
- Azerbaijan
- Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Gabon, Mauritius (in African joint statements)
- Russia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and several others that “explicitly support Chinese reunification” and describe Taiwan as part of China.
- Countries that recognize the PRC and acknowledge its claim, but use softer language
Many states say they “recognize” or “note” that the People’s Republic of China claims Taiwan, or that they “adhere to the one‑China policy,” without themselves stating as a legal fact that Taiwan is part of China. - Overall numbers
- An Australian Lowy Institute study cited in 2025 reporting estimated that about 119 countries (around 62% of UN members) have publicly endorsed Beijing’s “one‑China principle,” which treats Taiwan as an inalienable part of the PRC.
- Only a small group (around a dozen states) still recognize Taiwan (the Republic of China) as a separate sovereign country; by definition these do not say Taiwan is part of the PRC.
All European countries recognize the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal government of China and explicitly state or reaffirm in joint diplomatic communiqués that Taiwan is part of China, with the exception of the Holy See (Vatican), which recognizes Taiwan (ROC) as sovereign.
Explicit statements by European countries
These nations use direct wording like “Taiwan is an inseparable/integral/inalienable part of Chinese territory” or “Taiwan is a province/constituent part of China” in official joint statements or government positions.
| Country | Key phrasing from diplomatic statement |
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Softer or acknowledging positions
Most other EU states (e.g., Germany, UK, Netherlands, Italy, Spain) “recognize” the PRC, “adhere to” the one-China policy, or “acknowledge/take note of” China’s position that Taiwan is part of China, without always using the strongest wording themselves—but still treating Taiwan as non-sovereign.
No European country besides the Vatican maintains formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Most countries accept Taiwan as part of China so it is incumbent that the U.S. (Trump) does not cause a World War to defend Taiwan.
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