“The dispute has widened in recent weeks after South Korea, Denmark and Cameroon were found to have changed how they designate the island in official systems, such as those that handle visa documents, residence permits and international conference credentials.”

“At the centre of the latest controversy is South Korea’s electronic arrival card system, which has listed the island as 'China (Taiwan)' since February last year.”

“Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on March 19 that Taipei had adopted a strategy combining 'flexibility and firmness' that aimed to resolve the issue through dialogue while keeping countermeasures in reserve.”