
Taiwan.
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Population
23.8M
GDP (nominal)
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GDP / capita
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Capital
Taipei
Government
Democratic republic wi…
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
UN voting record
How Taiwan votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
No votes recorded for this period yet.
Bloc alignment
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
Source: Erik Voeten, “United Nations General Assembly Voting Data”, Harvard Dataverse (CC0). Aggregated by Model Diplomat. Last refresh tracked in profile freshness.
Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Taiwan's foreign policy is heavily influenced by its unique international status. Due to the "One China" policy, most countries do not maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, instead recognizing the People's Republic of China. However, Taiwan maintains informal relations with many countries through trade offices and cultural exchanges. The United States is one of Taiwan's most significant partners, providing military support and engaging in substantial trade relations, despite not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign state.
Taiwan is a member of various international organizations under different names, such as "Chinese Taipei," to participate in global affairs without conflicting with the PRC's stance. Taiwan actively seeks to expand its international space and has been involved in humanitarian aid and development projects worldwide. The island's strategic location and economic prowess make it a critical player in the Asia-Pacific region, often engaging in regional security dialogues and economic partnerships.
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
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GDP per capita
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Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
HDI
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In the news
Stories surfacing across Taiwan’s authoritative outlets. Grouped by topic, ranked by source coverage.