Well, because previously, China is named the Republic of China. To more closely associate themselves with the peasantry and the people, the Chinese leadership after pushing the KuominTang to Taiwan, named it the People's Republic of China to show that they are supported and run by the people.
The term "People's Republic" was commonly used by communist leaders during the 1940s and 1950s; e.g. the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, the People's Republic of the Congo, etc.
Peoples republic of china
The Peoples Republic of China.
People's Republic of China
Officially it is People's Republic of China (PRC),
peoples republic of china and middle kingdom
Another name for China is ''The Peoples Republic of China''
The names of the two Chinas are the Peoples Republic of China and Republic of China. The Peoples Republic of China encompasses mainland China as well as Macau and Hong Kong. The Republic of China refers to Taiwan.
The governing body of the Peoples Republic of China is the Communist Party. It is organized for all practical purpose in the Party controlled Politburo.
Taiwan is also known as Formosa. Home to the Republic of China (ROC), not to be confused with the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).
peoples' republic of china
The Peoples' Republic of China is a vast country containing many large and small cities.
The United States is a major export partner of the Peoples Republic of China.