Taiwan
- Chiang and the Nationalists lost and fled to the Island of Formosa (Taiwan)
- Becomes Nationalist China
- 1 October 1949 Mao formed the People's Republic of China
Interesting Fact
Recognized by the UN as the official China until 1972.
Quote
"Taiwan is an independent sovereign country."
-Chen Shui-bian
-Chen Shui-bian
Subjunctive Question
What would Taiwan be like today if it still held its own independent seat in the UN?
Summary
The Nationalist with Chiang lost the Civial War and fled to what is now known as Taiwan. Taiwan becomes the Nationalist China. On October 1st, 1949, Mao forms the People's Republic of China. Taiwan was recognized by the U.N. as the official China until 1972.