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Q: Why is Taiwan called the island bastion of china?
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Why is Taiwan is called by island bastion of nationalist china?

Bastion means secure or safe place. They called it because Taiwan is secured country.


Formosa is today known as?

Formosa is an Island near China which is now called Taiwan.


Where did Chiang and his nationalist flee to?

they fled to the island of Taiwan, where they established the Republic of China.


What was the previous name of Taiwan?

When the Portuguese first saw Taiwan, they called it "Formosa". wich means " beautiful island" that's the first name that Taiwan has. Then the aborigines called it "dayuen" which became " Taiwan"


What is China's largest island?

Taiwan is the largest island in china.


What other name is Taiwan called by?

The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa (from Portuguese (Ilha) Formosa, meaning "beautiful (island)") (Wikipedia) so Taiwan also called Formosa


Where did the Chinese nationalists establish the republic of china after fleeing the mainland of china?

they escaped to Taiwan.( well most of them)


What is Taiwan?

Taiwan is a country, and an island south of mainland China.


What is an island country east of china?

An island country that is east of China is Taiwan. Taiwan is also known as the Republic of China. Its capital city is Taipei.


What is an island country east china?

An island country that is east of China is Taiwan. Taiwan is also known as the Republic of China. Its capital city is Taipei.


What is the biggest island in China?

Hainan Island is the biggest island in China, located in the South China Sea.


What is is the name of the island outside China's eastern border?

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.