The official name of China is the People’s Republic of China (PRC)¹. This name emphasizes the country’s governance by the people and its status as a republic.

China is a vast country in East Asia, and it includes several regions:

• Mainland China: The main territory governed by the PRC.

• Hong Kong: A Special Administrative Region with a high degree of autonomy.

• Macau: Another Special Administrative Region with its own legal and economic systems.

Regarding Taiwan, the situation is complex. Taiwan is officially known as the Republic of China (ROC)². The PRC views Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be reunified with the mainland, while Taiwan sees itself as a separate entity with its own government and constitution³.