Are you sure they don't just disagree with your use of the word sovereign? I find it a strange way to describe the ROC and Taiwan.
Without a clear territory under exclusive control, recognition from other governments, or independence from the mainland, what's so sovereign about it?
>Without a clear territory under exclusive control
But isn’t there? Taiwan has borders and a military.
Re:Apple Hides Taiwan Flag in Hong Kong
by JumpCrisscross on Monday October 07, 2019 @03:20PM
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> Are you sure they don't just disagree with your use of the word sovereign?
Yes, when people debate Taiwan’s sovereignty (for, independent foreign relations and a military, against, limited recognition) they understand the local context. That there is legitimate dispute with respect to its status is news to a surprising number of Americans.
I frequently come across, in America, people who are genuinely surprised that Taiwan is a sovereign state.