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'''Greater China''' refers to [[mainland China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[Taiwan]] and also probably the [[Spratly islands]]. The term is used largely in economic contexts due to the ambiguity of the word [[China]] in referring to mainland China, the current |
'''Greater China''' refers to [[mainland China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[Taiwan]] and also probably the [[Spratly islands]]. The term is used largely in economic contexts due to the ambiguity of the word [[China]] in referring to mainland China, the current jurisdiction of the [[People's Republic of China]] (PRC), or both the PRC and the [[Republic of China]] (ROC) on Taiwan. It is the ultimate vision of [[Chinese nationalism|Chinese nationalists]] for a united [[China|Chinese state]] to comprise of these areas. |
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The [[People's Republic of China]] controls mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, though the latter two are governed as [[Special Administrative Region]]s. Hong Kong was handed over by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1997 and Macau was handed over by [[Portugal]] in 1999. Therefore, the remaning issue is the [[Chinese reunification|reunification]] between Taiwan and mainland China. |
The [[People's Republic of China]] controls mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, though the latter two are governed as [[Special Administrative Region]]s. Hong Kong was handed over by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1997 and Macau was handed over by [[Portugal]] in 1999. Therefore, the remaning issue is the [[Chinese reunification|reunification]] between Taiwan and mainland China. |
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Revision as of 00:57, 16 May 2004
Greater China refers to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and also probably the Spratly islands. The term is used largely in economic contexts due to the ambiguity of the word China in referring to mainland China, the current jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China (PRC), or both the PRC and the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. It is the ultimate vision of Chinese nationalists for a united Chinese state to comprise of these areas.
The People's Republic of China controls mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, though the latter two are governed as Special Administrative Regions. Hong Kong was handed over by the United Kingdom in 1997 and Macau was handed over by Portugal in 1999. Therefore, the remaning issue is the reunification between Taiwan and mainland China.
The Republic of China controls Taiwan, Penghu, Quemoy, and Matsu and officially claims all of mainland China and outer Mongolia. The PRC considers the ROC illegitimate and has threatened to invade Taiwan if Taiwan independence is declared. (see political status of Taiwan)