Etymology

Taiwan authorities

Today it means: The sanctioned name for the government of the Republic of China (on Taiwan) without recognizing its sovereignty. Full definition →

Chinese 臺灣當局 /台湾当局
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  1. Chinese · calque of臺灣當局 /台湾当局
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Calque of Chinese 臺灣當局 /台湾当局 (Táiwān dāngjú).

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