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This redirect is about the naming style used on some of the Republic of China government websites. For Republic of China, see Republic of China.
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Traditional Chinese中華民國（臺灣）
Simplified Chinese中华民国（台湾）
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōnghuá Mín'guó (Táiwān)
A Republic of China passport cover with the "Taiwan" remark

Republic of China (Taiwan) is a naming style used by some government websites of the Republic of China, commonly known as "Taiwan", describing the name of the state. Both Chinese and English versions were used between 30 July 2005 to 19 May 2008 during the presidency of Chen Shui-bian.[1] The Chinese version of the naming style has been dropped, leaving only the English version, since the current presidency of Ma Ying-jeou taking office on 20 May 20008.[2]

According to the President Office spokensman Chen Wen-tsung when this naming style was first adopted, this naming style was used to avoid frequent confusion by foreigners mistaking the Republic of China with the People's Republic of China, and adding "(Taiwan)" would make a clear distinction.

References

  1. ^ BBC中文網「台總統府網頁加注『台灣』」
  2. ^ 總統府網站又見「中華民國」

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