List of states with limited recognition
The Republic of China (R.O.C) controls only Taiwan and some of the islands of the Republic of China since losing the Chinese Civil War in 1949. It  lost most of its diplomatic recognition and UN seat to the People's Republic of China in October 25, 1971 by UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. It is now officially recognized by only 23 states. It has de facto (all but in name) relations with most countries through institutions such as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Offices. (See political status of Taiwan).