International Taiwan relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Taiwan), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Taiwan

Taiwan is a small island nation located off the coast of southeastern China. It has a population of around 23 million people and is known for its strong economy and high living standards. Taiwan has a democratic government and is a major player in the global tech industry, with many major tech companies based in the country.

Taiwan has a complex geopolitical situation due to its relationship with China. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use military force to reunify the island with the mainland if necessary. However, Taiwan has its own government and has been effectively independent for many years. The United States and other countries have long supported Taiwan's independence and have provided military assistance to help defend the island.

Taiwan's international status is also complicated by the fact that many countries, including the United States, do not formally recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation due to pressure from China. This has led to Taiwan being excluded from some international organizations and facing diplomatic isolation in some cases. Despite these challenges, Taiwan has developed strong economic and cultural ties with countries around the world and has a significant global presence.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Taiwan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Taipei
Population 23 816 775
Land Area (sq km) 32 260
Main religion Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity
Life Expectancy 79 years

The influence of Taiwan in the World

Taiwan is a country with a High International Influence. It is located in place 23 in the world influence ranking. Taiwan's actions have a wide-ranging impact on the world and on other countries. Click here to know more !

Taiwan maintains contact with 73 countries. The five most intense relations Taiwan has are with: China with a score of 48 803 , India with a score of 36 592 , Hong Kong with a score of 34 631 , United States with a score of 34 508 , and Japan with a score of 21 395 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Taiwan
Position Country Influence Options
1 China 48 803
2 India 36 592
3 Hong Kong 34 631
4 United States 34 508
5 Japan 21 395

The closest and strained relations involving Taiwan worldwide

The top five closest relations from Taiwan are: Australia with a score of 9.72 , United States with a score of 9.72 , India with a score of 9.65 , European Union with a score of 9.3 , and Germany with a score of 8.81 .

Top 5 closest relations of Taiwan
Position Country Relation Options
1 Australia 9.7
2 United States 9.7
3 India 9.7
4 European Union 9.3
5 Germany 8.8

While, the top five strained relations from Taiwan are: China with a score of 0.1 , Russia with a score of 2.34 , Italy with a score of 2.87 , Mongolia with a score of 3.48 , and Malaysia with a score of 3.65 .

Top 5 strained relation of Taiwan
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 0.1
2 Russia 2.3
3 Italy 2.9
4 Mongolia 3.5
5 Malaysia 3.6

A summary of international relations of Taiwan

Of the total of 73 countries with which Taiwan maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 7 countries , a Good relation with 17 countries , a Neutral relation with 44 countries , a Bad relation with 4 countries and a Very bad relation with 1 country.

Summary relations of Taiwan. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 7
2.Good 17
3.Neutral 44
4.Bad 4
5.Very bad 1

All the international relations of Taiwan

All relations of Taiwan
Position Country Relation Options
1 Australia 9.7
2 United States 9.7
3 India 9.7
4 European Union 9.3
5 Germany 8.8
6 Czech Republic 8.3
7 Canada 8.2
8 Indonesia 7.8
9 South Africa 7.5
10 United Kingdom 7.4
11 Holy See 7.4
12 Estonia 6.8
13 Hong Kong 6.5
14 Israel 6.5
15 Turkey 6.5
16 New Zealand 6.5
17 Saudi Arabia 6.5
18 Palau 6.5
19 Chile 6.4
20 Singapore 6.4
21 Ukraine 6.3
22 Poland 6.2
23 Lithuania 6.1
24 Paraguay 6.1
25 Pakistan 6.0
26 Tuvalu 6.0
27 Philippines 5.9
28 Sweden 5.9
29 Venezuela 5.8
30 Kosovo 5.8
31 Mexico 5.7
32 Burkina Faso 5.7
33 Argentina 5.6
34 North Korea 5.6
35 São Tomé and Príncipe 5.5
36 Latvia 5.5
37 Belize 5.5
38 Denmark 5.5
39 Haiti 5.5
40 Chad 5.5
41 Norway 5.5
42 Kiribati 5.5
43 Thailand 5.5
44 South Korea 5.5
45 Solomon Islands 5.4
46 Spain 5.4
47 Guatemala 5.4
48 Gambia 5.3
49 The Gambia 5.3
50 Netherlands 5.3
51 Slovakia 5.3
52 Bangladesh 5.2
53 Finland 5.2
54 Brazil 5.2
55 Nauru 5.1
56 France 5.0
57 Malawi 5.0
58 El Salvador 5.0
59 Panama 5.0
60 Japan 5.0
61 Dominican Republic 4.7
62 Eswatini 4.7
63 Macau 4.7
64 Myanmar 4.7
65 Libya 4.6
66 North Macedonia 4.6
67 Peru 4.1
68 Vietnam 4.1
69 Malaysia 3.6
70 Mongolia 3.5
71 Italy 2.9
72 Russia 2.3
73 China 0.1

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .