Dependency, at least in its least severe manifestations, is no obstacle for maintaining formal social relations and participating in both recreational and educational activities.
Because Japan does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with North Korea, the Chosen Soren serves as North Korea's de facto embassy and intelligence service in Japan.
But the Czech Republic also made sure to maintain formal diplomatic relations with Beijing, exchange high-level visits, and court Chinese investment.
Because the two countries didn't maintain formal diplomatic relations until last month, neither of those missions has been headed by an ambassador in 54 years.
Today, less than two dozen states -- an eclectic mix of mostly Central American, African and Pacific island countries -- still maintain formal diplomatic relations with the ROC, a testament to the growing economic and political clout of mainland China in the 1970s and 1980.
Model B: Age two age group: under 80 and 80 years and older In this study we sought to obtain empirical evidence of successful ageing in individuals who maintain formal social relations on the assumption that the capacity to carry out the activities of daily living is a prerequisite for successful ageing.
Staff reported difficulty in maintaining formal accreditation.
The scheme maintains formal third order accuracy in higher dimensions.
When the two countries resumed formal relations in 1989, they set up a "sovereignty umbrella", under which they agreed to co-operate on practical issues, while maintaining their separate claims to sole possession of the islands.
Those who maintain their loyalty to the pope belong to the well-organised underground Catholic network, which may have 8m-14m followers.For the Vatican, formal relations with China would offer hopes of access to these believers, and an end to their persecution.
