Yes, the Chinese name for the island of Taiwan is Taiwan.Written in Chinese as 臺 灣/台灣/台湾, it is pronounced the same as it is in English.
Taiwan.
Chinese tipea The name of the main island of Taiwan is "Formosa"
The Nationalist Chinese retreated to the island of Taiwan.
Formosa is an Island near China which is now called Taiwan.
Chinese is spoken in Taiwan.
Japan had control of Taiwan from 1895 until the end of World War II. After WW II, in 1949, Taiwan was reverted to Chinese control, and the name was then changed to Taiwan, meaning Big Island.
Japan ruled the island of Formosa as part of their territory from about 1895 until the end of WW2. Part of the treaty ending the war was return of the island to China. The name then reverted to the Chinese and Taiwanese name 'Taiwan' meaning 'Big Island'. Most Americans today don't realize that Taiwan had its own culture and language before the Japanese occupation and before the mainland Chinese retreated to the island in 1949.
Taiwan is the full name of the island. The Republic of China is the nation that occupies the island.
Taiwan is also known as the Republic of China (ROC). This name originates from the government that retreated to the island after the Chinese Civil War in 1949. While it is commonly referred to as Taiwan, the ROC title reflects its historical context and political status.
Taiwan is not called Chinese Taipei, except for participation during the Olympic Games. Otherwise, it's still known as Taiwan. The name Chinese Taipei is being used because China doesn't want Taiwan to participate as a sovereign country, and the name Chinese Taipei satisfy the Chinese authority because it alludes to Taiwan being part of China.
thats taiwan. taiwan is a rather complicated place. they are chinese. its called the Republic of China. whereas china itself is called The Peoples Republic of China. confusing yet? well taiwan wants to sovereign, and china wants them to be completely chinese. the little bit of water that is between china and taiwan is filled with the US navy. so if china decides to start bombing taiwan...we are in the middle.