:::The US maintains an embassy, disguised as a trade mission. One reason major countries (including Taiwan itself) have not been forthright about recognizing Taiwanese sovereignty is that the mainland has threatened to invade the island if it makes any strong claims. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 18:48, 18 July 2007 (EDT) | :::The US maintains an embassy, disguised as a trade mission. One reason major countries (including Taiwan itself) have not been forthright about recognizing Taiwanese sovereignty is that the mainland has threatened to invade the island if it makes any strong claims. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 18:48, 18 July 2007 (EDT) |