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The Republic of China (ROC) began as a country in mainland China. [f] It was established on 1 January 1912 after the 1911 Revolution, which overthrew the Manchu-led Qing dynasty and ended China's imperial history.
Taiwan, [II] [i] officially the Republic of China (ROC), [I] [j] is a country [27] in East Asia. [m] 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.
Learn about the history and politics of China and Taiwan, two separate states with a shared history and a disputed sovereignty. Compare their currencies, languages, capitals, flags, and more in a comprehensive comparison chart.
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Learn about the origins, development and challenges of the Republic of China, the oldest surviving republic in Asia, from 1912 to present. Explore its political, economic, cultural and geographic aspects, as well as its relations with mainland China and Taiwan.
In China: The development of the republic (1912–20) During the first half of the 20th century, the old order in China gradually disintegrated, and turbulent preparations were made for a new society.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is situated in the West Pacific between Japan and the Philippines. Its jurisdiction extends to the archipelagoes of Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, as well as numerous other islets. The total area of Taiwan proper and its outlying islands is around 36,197 square kilometers.
Learn about the rise and fall of the Republic of China, the first attempt to establish a modern democratic state in China after the Qing dynasty. Explore the political turmoil, the warlord era, the foreign influence and the cultural transformation in this period.
