It's nonsensical, because Taiwan is not even a UN observer state, while Palestine is and is not recognized by Jetpunk. The recognition seems arbitrary. Even though they may care more about the independence of Taiwan, it should be based on something more objective, and UN recognition seems good for that.
Good quiz but might be made a little better by randomising (or at least mixing up) the order. I don't want to give a spoiler so won't say more, but it could be made a little tougher.