Relationship dossier
Sierra Leone
Taiwan
Relationship assessment
Sierra Leone shifted recognition to Beijing in 1971, ending diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Sierra Leone toward Taiwan
-20In 1971, Sierra Leone recognized the People’s Republic of China instead of Taiwan, ending its diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan toward Sierra Leone
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow 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
Overview
Sierra Leone shifted recognition from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China in 1971, ending its diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The scope of any subsequent direct government cooperation is unclear.
Key developments
Sierra Leone shifted recognition to the People’s Republic of China, ending diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct government cooperation between Sierra Leone and Taiwan after 1971 is unclear.
- Details of Taiwan’s government conduct toward Sierra Leone beyond their former diplomatic relationship are limited.