Taiwan is an island country located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, with the Okinawa Plate to the northeast and the Philippine Mobile Belt to the east and south. Mandarin is the official language, though the Mandarin spoken in Taiwan differs slightly from that of China. The Taiwanese people largely identify with those who have citizenship of the Republic of China or are residents of Taiwan. Taiwanese culture blends traditional Chinese culture with local influences, seen in hybrid cuisines that incorporate both Taiwanese specialties and influences from other regions.