Over subsequent decades, the Republic of China has become commonly known as "Taiwan", after the main island.

2 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 …

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Since the government relocated to Taiwan in 1949, it has exercised jurisdiction over Taiwan proper, Penghu Islands, Kinmen Islands, Matsu Islands and a number of smaller islands, while China has …

Taiwan: Facts & History is a friendly pocket guide for quick facts on Taiwan including its government, population, religion, language, climate, geography, economy, and history.

3 days ago · Taiwan in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Taiwan. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.

16 hours ago · Taiwan passed an additional $40 billion special defense budget in 2025, but it will cover only the eight years between 2026 and 2033. The disparity in military forces is so large that Taiwan …

Taiwan (Traditional Chinese: 台灣 or 臺灣, Táiwān) is a self-governing group of islands off the coast of China. It is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Besides its crowded cities, Taiwan …

6 days ago · Even more likely than an all-out invasion of Taiwan may be gray zone pressures, such as cutting internet cables.

Dec 29, 2025 · Taiwan, whose people elect their own leaders and whose government controls a defined area of territory with its own military, passport and currency, enjoys de facto independence even if …