Republic of China
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A government on the island of Taiwan: The Republic of China refers to the political entity established on the island of Taiwan in 1949, following the relocation of its government from mainland China.
Usage
- The term Republic of China is used as a proper noun to specifically denote the governing authority in Taiwan. It is often used in historical, diplomatic, and political contexts to distinguish this entity from the People's Republic of China.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "The Republic of China on Taiwan": A phrasing sometimes used to specify the current jurisdictional area.
- The policy addresses relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan.
Variants and Related Words
- Taiwan: A common name used to refer to the island and the de facto territory governed by the Republic of China.
- ROC: A standard initialism for the Republic of China.
- Nationalist China: A historical term referencing the Kuomintang (KMT) party that established the government.
Synonyms
- Taiwan (in common geopolitical usage referring to the governed territory).
- Chinese Taipei (a name used in certain international contexts, such as the Olympics).
Notes on Meaning
- This term is politically and legally distinct from the People's Republic of China (PRC), which is the government administering mainland China. The status of the Republic of China is a subject of international dispute.
Noun
- a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong