A new member of this type is the Republic of China (Taiwan), which acceded to the WTO in 2002, and carefully crafted its application by joining under the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)" so that they were not rejected as a result of the One China principle implemented by the People's Republic of China.
A new member of this category is the Republic of China (Taiwan), which joined the WTO in 2002. It prepared its application with care, using the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)" to avoid rejection based on the One-China principle enforced by the People's Republic of China.