prc

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Definition

Proper noun 1. People's Republic of China: A nation in eastern Asia governed as a single-party socialist state by the Communist Party of China. It is the world's most populous country and covers a vast geographical area. Note: "PRC" is an initialism, an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of "People's Republic of China."

Usage
  • PRC is used primarily in formal, diplomatic, official, and academic contexts to refer to the country officially known as the People's Republic of China. It distinguishes the mainland from other territories, such as Taiwan (Republic of China).
  • It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., the PRC).
Examples
  • In formal/official contexts:
    • The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of the PRC.
    • This trade agreement is between the United States and the PRC.
  • In academic/geopolitical writing:
    • The economic reforms in the PRC began in the late 20th century.
    • The PRC is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Advanced Usage
  • Diplomatic Recognition: The term "PRC" is central to the diplomatic principle of the "One-China policy," which holds that there is only one sovereign state of China, represented by the PRC.
    • Many nations have shifted diplomatic recognition from the ROC to the PRC.
Variants and Related Words
  • China: The common short name for the country. While often used interchangeably, "China" can be ambiguous as it may refer to the cultural or historical region, whereas "PRC" specifies the current political entity.
  • Mainland China: A term often used to describe the area under the PRC's control, excluding special administrative regions and Taiwan.
  • People's Republic of China: The full, official name of the country.
Synonyms
  • China (in most contemporary political contexts)
  • Mainland China (emphasizing the geographical territory under PRC governance)
Important Notes on Usage
  • The abbreviation PRC is almost always capitalized.
  • In many non-official, everyday contexts, people simply use "China." The use of "PRC" often carries a formal or specific political connotation.
  • The term is distinct from ROC (Republic of China), which is the official name of the governing state on Taiwan.
Noun
  1. a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

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