Portal:Republic of China/Did you know

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... that the Republic of China once ruled all of mainland China, but presently only rules the island group of Taiwan, Matsu Islands, Kinmen, the Pescadores, and several islets in the South China Sea?

... that the Plum Blossom (pictured) is the national flower of the Republic of China and is featured prominently on the currency of the Republic of China and other national emblems?

... that the National Space Organization (NSPO) was set up by the Executive Yuan in October 1991 with 15-year stage plans and the objective to develop the ROC's competitiveness in the future international space market?

... that the Central News Agency was founded in Guangzhou in 1924 before being transplanted to Taipei in 1949 and that it is the official news agency of the Republic of China?

... that the newly completed 12.9 km Hsuehshan Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in East Asia and the fifth longest in the world?