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Over subsequent decades, the Republic of China has become commonly known as "Taiwan", after the main island. To avoid confusion, the ROC government in Taiwan began to put "Taiwan" next to its official name in 2005. [70]
Taiwan is an island in the western Pacific Ocean that lies roughly 100 miles (160 km) off the coast of southeastern China. Taipei, in the north, is the seat of government of the Republic of China (ROC; Nationalist China).
China claims self-governed Taiwan as part of its territory - but the island sees itself as distinct.
Welcome to the Official Portal Website of the Republic of China, Taiwan. Discover all the government's online information and services here.
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Taiwan is surrounded by water, with the Taiwan Strait separating it from mainland China, and the Pacific Ocean lying to the east. There are numerous rivers and lakes throughout the island, which are essential for both...
Citizens of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau must apply for a Taiwan Entry Permit (入臺證), a de facto e-visa issued by Taiwan, to enter Taiwan. For Mainland Chinese citizens, they also need a Taiwan Travel Permit (往...
China has summoned the Japanese ambassador in Beijing over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. China and Japan have been locked in an escalating war of words this week, set off by ...
The political status of Taiwan is a longstanding geopolitical subject focusing on the sovereignty of the island of Taiwan and its associated islands. The issue has been in dispute since the alleged retrocession of Tai...
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