Original sentence: (See China and Political status of Taiwan for more information.) The term "mainland China" is sometimes used to denote the area under the PRC's rule, usually excluding the two Special Administrative Regions, Hong Kong and Macau.In an ongoing dispute, the PRC claims sovereignty over Taiwan and some neighboring islands, whose control was never relinquished by the Republic of China, which also claims to the the legitimate government of all of China.In some contexts, particularly in economics, trade and sports events, China and People's Republic of China is often used to refer to the PRC with Hong Kong and Macau excluded.The PRC asserts the Republic of China to be an illegitimate and supplanted entity and administratively categorizes Taiwan as the 23rd province of the PRC.The PRC refers to the period of its rule as New China (T: 新中國 / S: 新中国) whenever it contrasts itself with China before 1949.The exact meaning of PRC and China varies
Edited sentence: As a result, the PRC has always objected to the participation of Taiwan as a member in any international organisation.By law, the PRC is required to protect the rights and interests of Taiwanese "compatriots" and of the neighboring islands.The PRC also considers the political status of the Republic of China "subject to consultation", while recognising itself as the legitimate authority over Taiwan.This is consistent with the view adopted by the United Nations, the USA and most countries in the world.While the ROC has never declared itself independent, there are forces pushing for formal secession from the mainland