yes,spain once ruled philipines.
France was the country that once ruled Indochina.
It's a Commonwealth country because it was once part of the British Empire.
The answer is: Taiwan
Libya
Britain
france
Iran
Japan.
South Africa
There were several island countries that were once ruled by Beijing. They were Taiwan, the Matsu Islands, the Penghu Islands, Kinmen, Green Island, and Orchid Island.
South Africa was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens and is now governed by a parliamentary system.