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New Google dictionary defines China as Taiwan

Dec 14, 2008 Tweet

Category: China Tags: , China, Google, Taiwan

In testing out the new dictionary feature, I found that Google’s definition of “China” is “Taiwan”.

Chiang Kai-Shek would pleased!

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Michael

Well, not Google really, but the Princeton Wordnet database. Seems there's a bit of a glitch though. Google doesn't have the same info as the Wordnet page, since that clarifies it (ie. China, as in Taiwan is 'officially' called Republic of China).
thomascrampton

Someone should check the other places in dispute, like Kashmir.
Jean-François

I prefer this definition than the "De facto independent country" or "PRC Province'.

Officialy (according to the KMT status, available on their website), Taiwan is still a province of the ROC

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Thomas Crampton was a correspondent for the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times for more than a decade, reporting from five continents, writing a column on Asia and covering Asian politics, economics and culture. Currently based in Hong Kong, he writes here about China, the Internet and New Media seen from Asia, while also advising companies on digital communication strategies. For more information click here...