It would be their place of permanent residence or citizenship. A territory or region that possesses all of the qualities mentioned above, should be recognized as an independent country. The little island of Taiwan also possesses all these qualities. Although they do not claim to be separate from the mainland, they still function as one. However, this is just the way it is.
Most countries acknowledge that the PRC is the sole China.
On the other hand, there are about thirty countries that proclaim that Taiwan is the one and only China. However, these countries are mainly third world countries being influenced by Taiwan s strong economic standings. If they do not agree to such compromises, Taiwan is not allowed to attend such competitions. However, all this is out weighed by the actual functions of the island that does make it an independent country. The first and most obvious factor that makes Taiwan an independent country is that it has a government totally separate from that of the mainland.