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Below note 88
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Itu Aba is currently under the occupation of Taiwan but Taiwan is not recognised by the vast majority of the world's nations. Taiwan and its territories are instead considered as a part of China in rebellion under the ‘One China policy’. Although some nations such as the USA and UK only acknowledge the position of the PRC's ‘One China Policy’.
Note 42 at Page 26
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Note 42 at 617
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