Taiwan - Wikipedia
WEBTaiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. It is located at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.
Taiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Taiwan, island in the western Pacific Ocean that lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China. It is approximately 245 miles (395 km) long (north-south) and 90 miles (145 km) across at its widest point. Taipei, in the north, is the seat of government of the Republic of China (ROC; Nationalist China).
History of Taiwan (1945–present) - Wikipedia
WEBIn December 1949, the Republic of China Armed Forces and the Kuomintang were defeated in the Chinese Civil War, forcing the Government of the Republic of China to relocate to Taiwan. This allowed the CCP to declare the establishment of a new Chinese state: the People's Republic of China.
Taiwan - New World Encyclopedia
WEBTaiwan, officially the Republic of China ( ROC ), is a state in East Asia. Neighboring countries include the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the north-east, and the Philippines to the south.
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide - BBC
WEBChina claims self-governed Taiwan as part of its territory - but the island sees itself as distinct.
Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Introduction. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is an island separated from China by the Taiwan Strait. It has been governed independently from mainland China,...
Taiwan - World Factbook Glyph
WEB5 days ago · With the communist victory in the Chinese civil war in 1949, the Nationalist-controlled Republic of China government and 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and continued to claim to be the legitimate government for mainland China and Taiwan based on a 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China.
About Taiwan - Government Portal of Republic of China, Taiwan
WEBThe Republic of China (Taiwan) is situated in the West Pacific between Japan and the Philippines. Its jurisdiction extends to the archipelagoes of Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, as well as numerous other islets. The total area of Taiwan proper and its outlying islands is around 36,197 square kilometers.
Taiwan | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts
WEBLast Updated: Apr 22, 2024 • Article History. Taiwan. history of Taiwan, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Taiwan. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, the island of Taiwan lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China.
Taiwan and China relationship | Britannica
WEBTaiwan, formerly Formosa, Island, western Pacific Ocean, off southeastern China, and since 1949 the principal component of the Republic of China (which also includes Matsu and Quemoy islands and the Pescadores). Area: 13,976 sq mi (36,197 sq km), including its outlying islands. Population: (2024 est.) 23,356,000. Seat of government: Taipei.
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