List of diplomatic missions in China
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This is a list of diplomatic missions in the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau. Due to the One-China policy, the PRC is recognized by 179 out of 193 United Nations member states and the State of Palestine as its sovereignty is disputed by the Republic of China. As the world's most populous country, the world's largest economy by PPP, and a major great power, as well as an emerging superpower,[1][2] China is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with a recognized nuclear power state and the world's largest standing army. In 2019, China had the largest diplomatic network in the world.[3] China hosts a large diplomatic community in its capital city of Beijing. Beijing hosts 175 embassies,[4] with numerous countries maintaining consulates general and consulates throughout the country.