11.   Western countries recognized Bosnia but then enforced an arms embargo that denied it the means to defend itself.

12.   Ramos, who is visiting Australia to improve bilateral relations, also called on APEC countries to recognize the economic contribution of the Philippines.

13.   A Liberian government spokesman reportedly said Saturday that his country recognizes both China and Taiwan at the ambassadorial level.

14.   A Liberian government spokesman reportedly told reporters Saturday that his country recognizes both China and Taiwan at the ambassadorial level.

15.   All Southeast Asian countries recognize China, but have only unofficial relations with Taiwan.

16.   All the six countries recognize Beijing, and China has warned them against official contacts with Taiwan, officials said.

17.   All three countries recognize China, not Taiwan.

18.   Although the Taliban have controlled most of Afghanistan for the past four years, including the capital Kabul, only three countries formally recognize the movement.

19.   Although no country has officially recognized Chechnya, the republic has taken repeated steps to assert its independence.

20.   Beijing demands that all countries recognize it as the sole legitimate government of China and maintain only unofficial relations with Taiwan.