taiwan

• Nom propre désignant une île d'Asie du Sud-Est, située à environ 160 kilomètres des côtes de la Chine continentale dans la mer de Chine méridionale, ainsi que le gouvernement qui y a été établi en 1949.

A proper noun referring to an island in southeastern Asia, approximately 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea, and also to the government established there in 1949.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Island in East AsiaB1formal

   An island located in East Asia, off the southeastern coast of mainland China, in the South China Sea.

   Taïwan (île)

   • Taiwan is known for its mountainous landscapes and modern cities.
   • The island of Taiwan has a population of over 23 million people.
   • Many tourists visit Taiwan for its night markets and hot springs.

   Synonymesformosa

2. Government established in 1949B2formalpolitical

   A government established on the island of Taiwan in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek, following the Communist takeover of mainland China.

   gouvernement de la République de Chine à Taïwan

   • The government in Taiwan has its own political and economic systems.
   • After 1949, Taiwan developed into a major economic power in Asia.
   • The government of Taiwan maintains diplomatic relations with several countries.