Taiwan, also known as Formosa, is an island located off the southeastern coast of China. It has been governed by the Republic of China since 1945, when it took control of Taiwan from Japan after World War II. Taiwan is now home to most of the territory claimed by the Republic of China, and the ROC government is commonly referred to as 'Taiwan'. Taiwan has a population of over 22 million people and a capitalist economy focused on electronics and other industries.
Taiwan, also known as Formosa, is an island located off the southeastern coast of China. It has been governed by the Republic of China since 1945, when it took control of Taiwan from Japan after World War II. Taiwan is now home to most of the territory claimed by the Republic of China, and the ROC government is commonly referred to as 'Taiwan'. Taiwan has a population of over 22 million people and a capitalist economy focused on electronics and other industries.