This research purpose aims to examine the diplomacy of a quasi - state in a territorial disputes using the case of Taiwan in south China sea. Quasi states in international relations is unique because on one hand, they meet the requirement of a de facto state and yet for some political reason, their sovereignty is not recognized by the other states.

Diplomacy, quasi state, Taiwan, South China Sea

• Luh Nyoman Ratih Wagiswari Kabinawa, S.Sos., M.S.S

• Rangga Aditya, S.Sos., M.Si, Ph.D

• Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi, S.I.P., M.A