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Mainland China

noun

A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world. Synonyms: Cathay, China, Communist China, People's Republic of China, PRC, Red China.

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... Taiwan currently enjoys de facto independence and - whatever the ultimate outcome regarding reunification or independence - that Taiwan's people must have the deciding voice; advocates of Taiwan independence oppose the stand that the island will eventually unify with mainland China; goals of the Taiwan independence movement include establishing a sovereign nation on Taiwan and entering the UN; other organizations supporting Taiwan independence include the World United Formosans for Independence and the Organization for Taiwan ...

— The 2003 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency

... representation of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan's legislature have opened public debate on the island's national identity; advocates of Taiwan independence, including within the DPP, oppose the ruling party's traditional stand that the island will eventually reunify with mainland China; goals of the Taiwan independence movement include establishing a sovereign nation on Taiwan and entering the UN; other organizations supporting Taiwan independence include the World United Formosans for Independence and the Organization for Taiwan ...

— The 1997 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.