Is Taiwan part of China?
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Is Taiwan part of China?

China and Taiwan's relationship has been thrown in the spotlight.

Just 13 countries and the Vatican recognise Taiwan as a sovereign state - because China places pressure on many countries - including the UN - to not recognise it, or do anything that implies recognition. 

The history is long and complicated - and it can be tricky to understand what this tension is all about. 

Today FM's World News Editor Kate Gregan breaks down the history of the region.