Premise: Taiwan ( [ taɪˈwɑːn ] ) , officially the Republic of China ( ROC ) , is a state in East Asia . Taiwan is the most populous state that is not a member of the United Nations , and also possesses the largest economy of any state outside of the UN . Today only a few smaller nations recognize the ROC as the sole legal representative of China , but many other states maintain unofficial ties through representative offices and institutions that function as de facto embassies and consulates .
Hypothesis: Taiwan is a state.
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