" Taiwan, China ", " Taiwan, Province of China ", and " Taipei, China " are controversial political terms that claim Taiwan and its associated territories as a province or territory of the People's …

[l] 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 …

Jan 8, 2024 · But Taiwan sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland, with its own constitution and democratically-elected leaders. Taiwan has strong links to China, its biggest …

Jan 15, 2025 · Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and mainland. Taiwan is the likeliest potential flash point in U.S.-China relations. A man in …

May 23, 2024 · Tensions are once again ratcheting up in the Taiwan Strait, with China launching military drills encircling Taiwan just days after the democracy swore in a new leader long …

6 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 …

The political status of Taiwan or the Taiwan issue is an ongoing geopolitical dispute about Taiwan, previously controlled by the Republic of China (ROC), that arose in the mid-twentieth century.

Jul 28, 2020 · China’s Taiwan refers to Taiwan province (including Taiwan Island, Orchid Island, Green Island, Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islands, and the Penghu Islands) and Fujian …

Jan 23, 2025 · China claims the island as its own territory, while Taiwan recognizes itself as an independent country.

Oct 14, 2024 · China has launched major military drills around Taiwan for the second time this year, simulating a full-scale attack on the island - just days after the Taiwanese President …