Due to the One China policy the United Kingdom doesn't recognise the Government of the Republic of China and all diplomatic relations between the two countries take place on an unofficial basis. It's time to change this. Taiwan is an independant country. This is ridiculous and must change.
Taiwan is a country, but China states that Taiwan is just another part of China. The consequence is that the USA, UK and most countries in the world don't want to upset China, therefore do not recognise Taiwan as a country. There are 2 distinctive Chinese countries in Asia, China and Taiwan.
Since Taiwan is a young democracy, the United States government should do everything it can to encourage this development. It has been a strong ally and trade partner in the past and will continue to be so.