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Relationship dossier

Gabon Taiwan

Relationship assessment

Gabon’s recognition of Beijing has shaped a strained, limited relationship with Taiwan

Gabon toward Taiwan

-25

In 1974, Gabon switched diplomatic recognition from the Republic of China to the People's Republic of China, ending formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Taiwan toward Gabon

-20

Taiwan's government ended formal diplomatic relations with Gabon after Gabon switched recognition to the People's Republic of China in 1974.

Overall relationship

-20

The enduring bilateral structure is shaped by Gabon's recognition of the People's Republic of China and the end of formal Gabon-Taiwan diplomatic relations in 1974. The relationship is constrained by this diplomatic separation, while the extent of subsequent direct government engagement is unclear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Gabon shifted diplomatic recognition from the Republic of China to the People's Republic of China in 1974, ending its formal relationship with Taiwan. The resulting bilateral relationship is shaped by Gabon's recognition of Beijing rather than Taipei; the scope of any subsequent direct government engagement is unclear.

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