However, due to the remoteness of China, France, like most European countries, did not feel the need to establish diplomatic relations with the Chinese Empire for several centuries.

Although tending towards democracy according to the criteria of the European Union, the sovereignty of the country is not officially recognized.

Only 23 countries (but none in Asia, Europe or North America) out of the 192 that make up the UN recognize the Republic of China and maintain official diplomatic relations with it.

France, for its part, is present thanks to the French Office in Taipei, which, although it has a role of representation at the political, economic and consular level, does not have the title of embassy, in order not to offend the People's Republic of China.

In addition to the consular section of the embassy in Beijing, there are six consulates general of France in China, based in: