Countries Switching Diplomatic Recognition from Taiwan to China (2000–2023)

China poaches Taiwan's partners at much higher rates when Taiwan's president is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party compared to when they are a member of the Kuomintang party.

*Gambia severed ties with Taiwan in 2013, but China did not establish ties with Gambia until March 2016, after Tsai was elected.
**Vanuatu established diplomatic relations with Taiwan for a short period before switching back to diplomatic relations with China.
Source: CSIS China Power Project