※This article describes Taiwan as a region. For Taiwan as a political entity, focusing on the regime known as the Republic of China, see “Republic of China”.
Overview
Taiwan is an island in East Asia, located on the eastern edge of the Eurasian continent and near mainland China, or commonly referred to as the regime that effectively controls the island (Republic of China), or as a province of the Republic of China. The island is also known as Formosa (Portuguese: Formosa, Island of Beauty).
History
The island (when it was still called Formosa) was under the rule of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, 17th century Dutch colony. Then Zheng Chenggong drove out Dutch rule. Chung defeated the Qing Dynasty and ruled next continent Chinese mass moved.
In 1895, Japan won the Sino-Japanese War and governed the island, rapidly modernizing. At the end of World War II, Japan surrendered the Island to the Republic of China. The Civil War on the mainland however led to the Nationalist Party (KMT) fleeing for the Formosa.
Following the rule of the KMT, currently undergoing economic development progresses, democratization of the region constitute an important one corner, and the continent continues to be a delicate relationship.
Culture
Taipei skyscraper "101 Taipei" that is built.
Aboriginal remains and a variety of old culture, popular culture more alien.Spring many.
Chinese language is divided into the main Beijing-based system to Taiwan. Used Chinese Simplified Unlike continental Traditional is used a lot of strokes.
Relations with Japan
There are also many remnants of Japanophile the Japanese colonial period. Some people Japanese they also have through.
Some of the Japanese culture was brought to Taiwan through the Japanese colonial period and settled in Taiwan, but also the young generation in Japan Anime, Comics, Music such a high popularity.
Japan the 1970s, People's Republic of China when diplomatic relations and signed a Republic of China severance of diplomatic relations and diplomatic relations, until now, Republic of China but not approved as a state, both public and private Politics mic exchange has continued, to visit Taiwan panese any tourists. In cooperation with Japanese companies Politics ugh that as well.
Relations with United States
While the United States since 1979 has recognized Beijing over Taipei as the only official capital of 'China', The United States is nevertheless Taiwan's main military ally. The US Navy has taken part in deterrence roles during the First, Second and Third Taiwan Strait Crises.
Pixiv and Taiwan
pixiv to members and residents of Taiwan and those from artist are many and to have also become an international forum for one day.
Taiwanese User(taiwan、台湾、台灣、臺灣)
