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abBoth the
People's Republic of China and the
Republic of China claim to be the sole legitimate government of the entirety of
China (including Taiwan).[2][3][4] Between 1912 and 1971, the Republic of China enjoyed widespread international recognition as the legitimate government of China. In 1971, the People's Republic of China
replaced the Republic of China as the lawful representative of China at the
United Nations.[5] As the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China are effectively restricted to
Taiwan and several other islands, the Republic of China is commonly referred to as "Taiwan".
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abBoth the
People's Republic of China and the
Republic of China claim to be the sole legitimate government of the entirety of
China (including Taiwan).[2][3][4] Between 1912 and 1971, the Republic of China enjoyed widespread international recognition as the legitimate government of China. In 1971, the People's Republic of China
replaced the Republic of China as the lawful representative of China at the
United Nations.[5] As the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China are effectively restricted to
Taiwan and several other islands, the Republic of China is commonly referred to as "Taiwan".