• Taiwan ^{(independent country; claimed by China)}
  • I recognise Taiwan as an independent country.
  • China wholly claims Taiwan as its territory, which I wholly reject.
• Ukraine ^{(independent country; threatened by Russia)}
  • I recognise Ukraine as an independent country.
  • Russia partially claims Ukrainian territories as its own, and Russia has also launched an invasion of Ukraine in an attempt to take control of the entire country. I wholly reject Russia's claims and condemn Russia's crimes.
• Armenia ^{(independent country; threatened by Azerbaijan and Turkey)}
  • I recognise Armenia as an independent country.
  • Azerbaijan and Turkey have both committed crimes of aggression against Armenia. In particular, Azerbaijan annexed the Armenian province of Artsakh in 2020–2023, while Turkey committed the Armenian Genocide in 1915–1917.
• Somaliland ^{(independent country; claimed by Somalia)}
  • I recognise Somaliland as an independent country.
  • Somalia wholly claims Somaliland as its territory, which I wholly reject.
• Bougainville ^{(province; part of Papua New Guinea)}
  • I recognise the results of the 2019 Bougainvillean independence referendum.
  • I await and welcome Bougainville's transition to full sovereign independence.
• Hawaii ^{(independent country; annexed by the United States)}
  • I recognise Hawaii as an independent country.
  • Hawaii has been wholly under US-American military occupation since 1898.
• Puerto Rico ^{(independent country; annexed by the United States)}
  • I recognise Puerto Rico as an independent country.
  • Puerto Rico has been wholly under US-American military occupation since 1898.
• Tibet ^{(independent country; annexed by China)}
  • I recognise Tibet as an independent country.
  • Tibet has been under Chinese influence for centuries. Tibet has been under Chinese military occupation since 1951.
• Belize ^{(independent country; claimed by Guatemala)}
  • I oppose Guatemala's territorial claim to Belize on all grounds.
  • The territorial integrity of Belize is non-negotiable.
• Guyana ^{(independent country; claimed by Venezuela)}
  • I oppose Venezuela's territorial claim to Guyana on all grounds.
  • The territorial integrity of Guyana is non-negotiable.
• Kosovo ^{(de facto state; claimed by Serbia)}
  • I acknowledge that Kosovo was a part of Serbia prior to 2008.
  • I fully recognise Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008.
• Scotland ^{(province; part of the United Kingdom)}
  • I recognise Scotland's status as a country within the United Kingdom.
  • I support the Scottish independence movement.

• Cook Islands ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of New Zealand)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of the Cook Islands.
  • I support the status quo of the Cook Id. as a state in free association with New Zealand.
  • I don't recognise the Cook Islands as a fully sovereign state.
• Falkland Islands ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of the Falkland Islands.
  • I support the right of Falkland Islanders to determine their own destiny.
  • I oppose military actions by Argentina to seize the Falkland Islands from the UK.
• Niue ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of New Zealand)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Niue.
  • I support the status quo of Niue as a state in free association with New Zealand.
  • I don't recognise Niue as a fully sovereign state.
• Norfolk Island ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of Australia)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Norfolk Island.
  • I oppose the removal of Norfolk Island's self-rule and its transfer to ACT or NSW.
  • I acknowledge the possibility of Norfolk Island being transferred to New Zealand.
• Pitcairn Islands ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of the Pitcairn Islands.
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• Tokelau ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of New Zealand)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Tokelau.
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• East Turkestan (Xinjiang) ^{(province; part of China)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
  • I don't strongly support East Turkestan independence, although I acknowledge it.
  • I am cautious about using the name "East Turkestan". I prefer the name "Xinjiang".
  • I condemn China's military actions in the ongoing Xinjiang conflict.
  • I am cautious about calling the "Uyghur genocide" a genocide per se.
  • I understand that the ramifications of a potential independent Xinjiang will be huge.
  • I support autonomy for Xinjiang. I don't recognise China's claim of Xinjiang autonomy.
  • I encourage China to include more Uyghurs within the central Chinese government.
• Ichkeria (Chechnya) ^{(province; part of Russia)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Ichkeria (Chechnya).
  • I recognise the historical legitimacy of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
  • I strongly condemn Russia's military actions and political influence in Chechnya.
  • I oppose Ramzan Kadyrov and the Kadyrovites. I support the Chechen opposition.
  • I support Chechen independence as well as the deposition of Ramzan Kadyrov.
  • I recognise the role of Ramzan Kadyrov in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• New Caledonia ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of France)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identities of both Kanaks and Caldoches.
  • I consider the Kanaks to be the indigenous inhabitants of New Caledonia.
  • I encourage the Caldoches to support New Caledonian independence.
  • I support New Caledonian independence as a multi-ethnic, secular state.
  • I encourage France to engage diplomatically with an independent New Caledonia.
  • I encourage France to lead the path towards New Caledonian independence.
• Israel & Palestine ^{(sovereign state and de facto state occupying the same territory)}
  • I recognise Israel as a sovereign state within its claimed borders.
  • I recognise the State of Palestine, but I do not recognize the Gaza Strip as a part of its territory.
  • I recognise the Gaza Strip as a province of Israel under occupation by terrorists.
• Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic ^{(de facto state; claimed by Morocco)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Western Sahara.
  • I recognise the SADR as a potential legitimate representative of Western Sahara.
  • I condemn Morocco's military actions and cultural suppression in Western Sahara.
  • I do not recognise Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. It is a colonial territory.
  • I recognise the potential for the SADR to strive for full sovereign independence.
  • I condemn the decision of the United States to recognise Morocco's sovereignty claim.
• West Papua ^{(two provinces; part of Indonesia)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of West Papua.
  • I condemn Indonesia's military actions and cultural suppression in West Papua.
  • I condemn Indonesia's exploitation of natural resources in West Papua.
  • I recognise the potential for West Papua to strive for full sovereign independence.

• Abkhazia ^{(de facto state; claimed by Georgia)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Abkhazians.
  • Abkhazia is currently de facto independent with Russian support.
  • I oppose Abkhazian independence and support its reintegration into Georgia because I am troubled by the ongoing Russian influence over the region.
• South Ossetia ^{(de facto state; claimed by Georgia)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of (South) Ossetians.
  • South Ossetia is currently de facto independent with Russian support.
  • I oppose South Ossetian independence and support its reintegration into Georgia because I am troubled by the ongoing Russian influence over the region.
• Okinawa (Ryukyu Islands) ^{(province; part of Japan)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Ryukyuans.
  • I oppose Okinawan independence because the status quo is stable (in other words, there is not a very good reason for independence).
• Catalonia ^{(province; part of Spain)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Catalans.
  • I oppose Catalan independence because the status quo is stable (in other words, there is not a very good reason for independence).
• Quebec ^{(province; part of Canada)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Quebecois.
  • I oppose Quebec independence because the status quo is stable (in other words, there is not a very good reason for independence).
• Inner Mongolia ^{(province; part of China)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Mongols in China.
  • I oppose Inner Mongolian independence because the status quo is stable (in other words, there is not a very good reason for independence).
• Hong Kong ^{(dependency; under the sovereignty of China)}
  • I recognise the distinctive ethnic and national identity of Hong Kongers.
  • I support the integration of Hong Kong into China due to its geographic location.

• Transnistria ^{(de facto state; claimed by Moldova)}
  • I believe that the Transnistrian national identity is unrealistic and unsustainable.
  • I do not recognise nor support the de facto independence of Transnistria.
  • I believe that Transnistria is under Russian occupation. I support its return to Moldova.
• Northern Cyprus ^{(de facto state; claimed by Cyprus)}
  • I support the concept of Cypriot unity and recognise the full borders of the Republic of Cyprus.
  • I do not recognise nor support the de facto independence of Northern Cyprus.
  • I believe that Northern Cyprus is under Turkish occupation. I support its return to Cyprus.

• British-Spanish-Moroccan-Western Saharan Quadrangle ^{(network of disputes between four countries)}
  • Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic ^{(independent country; partially annexed by Morocco)}
  • Ceuta · Melilla · Plazas de soberanía ^{(three dependencies; Spain) (claimed by Morocco)}
  • Gibraltar ^{(dependency; UK) (claimed by Spain)}
  • This is a very complex network of disputes between four countries, those being the United Kingdom, Spain, Morocco, and Western Sahara. The most important party to the network of disputes is Western Sahara, which Morocco refuses to recognise as an independent country. The rest of the disputes primarily rest on whether Morocco will recognise Western Sahara as an independent country.
  • As it stands, I recognise Western Sahara as an independent country, and I hold no strong positions on the other two disputes in this network (i.e. Morocco vs. Spain, and Spain vs. the UK).
• Republika Srpska ^{(province; part of Bosnia-Herzegovina)}
  • I acknowledge the concept of the secession of Republika Srpska from BiH.
  • I acknowledge the concept of the unification of Republika Srpska and Serbia.
  • I understand how these concepts might be linked to Kosovo–Serbia relations.
• Tigray ^{(province; part of Ethiopia)}
  • Tigray is a province of Ethiopia. Following the 2020–2022 Tigray War, I am awaiting a mutual solution to the conflict.

• Artsakh ^{(province of Armenia; annexed by Azerbaijan)}
  • I recognise Artsakh as Armenia's sovereign territory.
  • Artsakh has been under Azerbaijani military occupation since 2023.
• Temporarily-occupied territories of Ukraine ^{(several provinces of Ukraine; annexed by Russia)}
  • Crimea · Sevastopol · Donetsk · Luhansk · Kherson · Zaporizhzhia
  • I recognise Crimea (including Sevastopol), Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Kherson Oblast, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast as Ukraine's sovereign territory.
  • Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk Ob., and Luhansk Ob. have been under Russian military occupation since 2014.
  • Kherson Ob. and Zaporizhzhia Ob. have been under Russian military occupation since 2022.
• Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory) ^{(province of Mauritius; annexed by the United Kingdom)}
  • I recognise the Chagos Archipelago as rightfully belonging to Mauritius' sovereignty.
  • The Chagos Archipelago has been under British military occupation since 1965.

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• Afghanistan - I recognise Afghanistan as a country. I am willing to negotiate with the Taliban.
• Myanmar - I recognise Myanmar as a country. I recognise the NLD as the rightful government.
• North Korea - I recognise South Korea as the rightful government of all of Korea.
• Russia - I recognise Russia as a country. I do not recognise the authority of the Russian Federation.
• Belarus - I recognise Belarus as a country. I support the democratic movement.
• Texas - I recognise Texas as a US province. I do not recognise the authority of the Texan government.

Anti-Trump (United States) · Anti-North Korea

Anti-Leninism · Anti-Fascism · Democratic Socialism · Liberalism · Progressivism · Feminism · Globalism · Individualism · Anti-Racism · Anti-Religious Fundamentalism · Pro-Animal Rights · Pro-LGBT · Pro-BLM · Pro-Antifa ·

Anti-Climate Change Denial · Anti-Antivax · Anti-Utilitarianism

Hong Kong ^{(2 visits) (length of stay: 10 days) (most recent visit: January 2019)} ·

Cambodia (Phnom Penh + Siem Reap) ^{(1 visit) (length of stay: 10 days) (most recent visit: November 2015)}

France ^{(since June 2014) (reason: met extended family from France)} · Germany ^{(since January 2014) (reason: befriended someone from Germany)}

Tainan, Taiwan ^{(mat. mat. mat. \\\ emg. 1936)} · Taipei, Taiwan ^{(mat. mat. pat. \\\ emg. c.1900s) (mat. mat. 1946–1952)}

Yangon, Burma (Myanmar) ^{(mat. pat. c.1930s–1964)} ·

Internment camp no. 4 for Japanese, in the towns of Tatura and Rushworth, near Shepparton, Victoria, Australia ^{(mat. mat. 1942–1946)} ·

Beijing, China ^{(mat. 1964–1970)} · Kunming, Yunnan, China ^{(mat. 1970–1973)} · British Hong Kong ^{(mat. 1973–1978)} ·

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ^{(mat. 1978–1999) (pat. 1993–1999) (modern: 2006–present)}

Hong Kong ^{(East Asia)} · Indonesia ^{(Southeast Asia)} · United States ^{(North America)} · Burma (Myanmar) ^{(Southeast Asia)} ·

Cambodia ^{(Southeast Asia)} · Taiwan ^{(East Asia)} · The Philippines ^{(Southeast Asia)} · Singapore ^{(Southeast Asia)} ·

Malaysia ^{(Southeast Asia)} · Mauritius ^{(Island Africa)} · Japan ^{(East Asia)} · Macau ^{(East Asia)} · Portugal ^{(Southwestern Europe)}

^{pat. pat. = paternal grandfather's family ... pat. mat. = paternal grandmother's family ... mat. mat. mat. = maternal-maternal great-grandmother's family ...}

^{mat. mat. pat. = maternal-maternal great-grandfather's family ... emg. = emigrated (from a place of ethnic heritage) ... c. = circa (for decades or centuries)}

Republic of Korea

Busan

Incheon

Daegu

5% Immigrants

20% Protestantism

16% Buddhism

8% Catholicism

Republic of China (Taiwan)

Taiwan independence

Taipei

Taichung

Kaohsiung

(Chinese origin)

3% Immigrants

(Including those of PRC origin)

2% Aborigines

60% Hokkien

10% Hakka

2% Formosan

33% Taoism

19% No religion

4% Christianity

Republic of Ecuador

Quito

Cuenca

Santo Domingo

7% Montubios

7% Blacks

7% Aborigines

6% Whites

7% Kichwa

10% Protestantism

8% No religion

Kingdom of Cambodia

Siem Reap

Battambang

Sihanoukville

1% Chams

3% French

1% Islam

Republic of Rwanda

Butare

Muhanga

Ruhengeri

1% Twa

20% Swahili

8% French

5% English

38% Protestantism

12% 7th-day Christianity

2% Islam

(Province of) Quebec,

Canada

Quebec independence

Quebec City

Laval

Gatineau

(Mostly Whites)

31% French

9% Immigrants

(Non-Whites)

3% Aborigines

47% English

2% Arabic

2% Spanish

10% No religion

3% Islam

1% Judaism

Republic of Paraguay

Ciudad del Este

Luque

San Lorenzo

5% Others

87% Spanish

1% Indigenous religions

Republic of Singapore

Bedok

Jurong West

Tampines

13% Malays

9% Indians

(All states)

3% Others

80% English

65% Mandarin

17% Malay

11% Hokkien

4% Tamil

19% Christianity

19% No religion

14% Islam

10% Taoism

5% Hinduism

Republic of the Congo

Pointe-Noire

Dolisie

Nkayi

20% Sangha

17% Teke

12% M'Bochi

3% Others

30% French

17% Teke

13% Kituba

13% Lingala

12% M'Bochi

22% Lutheranism

20% Protestantism

12% Other religions

11% No religion

2% Islam

Georgia

Batumi

Kutaisi

Rustavi

6% Azeris

5% Armenians

3% Others

9% Russian

6% Azeri

5% Armenian

11% Islam

4% Apostolic Armenian Christianity

1% Catholicism

Republic of Somaliland

Burao

Borama

Las Anod

~15% Others

(Imprecise data)

>90% Arabic

XX% English

(Imprecise data)

>XX% Minor sects of Islam

(Imprecise data)

State of Utah,

United States of America

West Valley City

Provo

West Jordan

13% Latinos

2% Asians

2% Multiracial

1% Blacks

1% Amerindians

1% Pacific Isl.

7% Spanish

4% Other ling.

22% No religion

13% Protestantism

5% Catholicism

2% Other religions

1% Buddhism

1% Muslim

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,

United States of America

Bayamón

Carolina

Ponce

Republic of North Macedonia

Bitola

Kumanovo

Prilep

25% Albanians

4% Turks

3% Romani

2% Bosniaks

1% Serbs

1% Others

<1% Aromanians

(Old data)

25% Albanian

4% Turkish

2% Romani

1% Serbian

1% Other ling.

>1% Bosnian

>1% Aromanian

(Old data)

29% Islam

2% Other religions

Republic of Kosovo

Prizren

Ferizaj

Peja

(Kosovar)

2% Bosniak

1% Serb

4% Others

2% Bosnian

1% Serbian

6% Catholicism

3% Orthodoxy

3% No religion

<1% Other religions

Okinawa (Prefecture),

Kyushu (Region),

Japan

Okinawa

Uruma

Urasoe

<5% Japanese

<5% Others

(Imprecise data)

XX% Ryukyuan

(Imprecise data)

XX% Shinto

XX% Other religions

(Imprecise data)

State of Hawaii,

United States of America

Republic of Mauritius

Kingdom of Eswatini

(Overseas Department and Region of) The Réunion,

French Republic (France)

Kingdom of Bhutan

Republic of Suriname

Republic of Malta

Valletta

Belize

Belmopan

Department (and Region) of The Guiana (French Guiana),

French Republic (France)

(Special Collectivity of) New Caledonia,

French Republic (France)

New Caledonia independence

Autonomous Region of Bougainville,

Independent State of Papua New Guinea

Arawa

(Constituent) Country of Curaçao,

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man (Mann),

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Autonomous Territory of the Faeroe Islands,

Kingdom of Denmark

Republic of Palau

Ngerulmud

Republic of Nauru

Yaren

Tuvalu

Special Territory, Province and Commune of Easter Island,

Republic of Chile

Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands,

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Overseas Territory of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands,

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland