As we know, there are lots of sovereign states in internationa society, what factors are crucial and necessary for a state to be a "state"? How can we differentiate state with other kinds groups? Answers have been given: defined territory, population, effective control of the central government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states. New situations give us some new issues.
Question:
According to four elements-criteria of "state", analyse whether Taiwan can be a legal state?
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Defined territory
Permanent population
Government
Capacity to enter into relations with otherstates
Materials
Article 1 of The1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States
Cases
IslandofPalmas case(1928)
Arab-Israeliconflict
State of Palestine; Tinoco case
States
Defined territory
Population
Effective control by a government
Capacity to enter into relations with otherstates

