East Asia
| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| People's Republic of China | 1844 ; 1979 | See Sino-American relations The United States acknowledges the People's Republic's One-China policy. |
| Hong Kong | See Hong Kong–United States relations | |
| Japan | 1854 | See Japan–United States relations
Since 1945, US – Japan relations have improved greatly. |
| Macau | See Macau–United States relations | |
| Mongolia | 1987 | See Mongolia–United States relations |
| North Korea | N/A (No relations) | See North Korea–United States relations The United States does not recognize the North Korean government. For decades, the US and North Korea have been locked in a stalemate over nuclear weapons. |
| South Korea | 1882; 1949 | See South Korea–United States relations |
| Taiwan | 1911 (ended 1979) | See Republic of China–United States relations The U.S. recognized the Nationalist Government as the legitimate government of all of China throughout the Chinese Civil War. The U.S. continued to recognize the Republic of China until 1979, when it shifted its recognition to the People's Republic of China in accordance with the One China policy. The U.S. continued to provide Taiwan with military aid after 1979, and continued informal relations through the American Institute in Taiwan. |
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