This is a list of Asian countries, including sovereign states and dependencies. Some territory could be argued to be a part of Europe or Asia Not recognized by UN. British overseas territory. China is the short form name used internationally Australian overseas territory. Some territory could be argued to be a part of Asia or Africa. Special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Some territory could be argued to be a part of Asia or Oceania. Taiwan: Republic of China is the name recognised as official by the Taipei authorities; Taiwan is the name used by governments which broke off diplomatic relations with Taipei after the UN resolution of October 1971; the name Chinese Taipei is used for sporting events and membership of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), and reputedly for Taiwan’s application to the WTO as the short form of Independent Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu. The country also competes as Chinese Taipei in sports. Also known as East Timor. List of Asian countries by GDP Àdàkọ:Lists of countries by continent