Taiwan - Wikipedia
WEBTaiwan, [II][j] officially the Republic of China (ROC), [I][k] is a country [27] in East Asia. [n] The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between 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 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-Taiwan conflict: What you need to know - CNN
WEBMay 24, 2022 · In recent years, Taiwan has downplayed its territorial claims over mainland China, and is today a vibrant democracy, with its own military, currency, constitution and elected government. But it...
Taiwan - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 2024 · includes main island of Taiwan plus smaller islands nearby and off coast of China's Fujian Province; Taiwan is divided into 13 counties (xian, singular and plural), 3 cities (shi, singular and plural), and 6 special municipalities directly under the jurisdiction of the Executive Yuan
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide - BBC
WEBTaiwan has strong links to China, its biggest trading partner. And many Taiwanese have business and family connections across the strait.
Taiwan Interesting Facts and History - ThoughtCo
WEBUpdated on August 23, 2018. The island of Taiwan floats in the South China Sea, just over one hundred miles from the coast of mainland China. Over the centuries, it has played an intriguing role in the history of East Asia, as a refuge, a mythical land, or …
How China Could Choke Taiwan - The New York Times
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Given Taiwan’s dependence on imports of fuel and food, even a temporary blockade could shock the island politically and economically, allowing China a forceful way to press its demands.