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Republic of China

American  

noun

  1. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the southeast coast of mainland China: under Nationalist control since 1948 but claimed by the People's Republic of China. 13,885 sq. mi. (35,960 sq. km). Taipei.


Republic of China Cultural  
  1. See Taiwan.


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“It’s Raining Men” didn’t strike any ominous notes as sung by the Weather Girls in 1982, when the People’s Republic of China was just three years into its catastrophic one-child policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

In 1972, as he was preparing for what would turn out to be his landslide reelection that November, President Richard Nixon made an historic trip to the People’s Republic of China.

From Salon May 14, 2026

Officials were quick to denounce supposed efforts by the People’s Republic of China to influence U.S. policy, noting that Wang’s alleged involvement occurred before she was elected to public office.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

The work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, along with other funding sources.

From Science Daily Feb. 17, 2026

"Tell the People's Republic of China we said thanks," Teddy added.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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