Taiwan
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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of 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. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands, with a combined area of 36,193 square kilometres (13,974 sq mi). The main island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, and Taoyuan. With 23.45 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world.
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China's President Xi Jinping vows 'reunification' with Taiwan amid rising tensions Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his intention to realise "reunification" with Taiwan, although his language was noticeably moderate after a week of tensions in the region.Sky News - Published | |
China capable of mounting 'full-scale' invasion by 2025, Taiwan says Taiwan's defence minister has warned that China will be capable of mounting a "full-scale" invasion of the island by 2025.Sky News - Published | China flies record number of warplanes toward Taiwan in show of strength China sent a record 56 planes towards Taiwan, continuing its sustained military harassment of the self-ruled island.Sky News - Published |
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