− | China | + | '''China''' is a cultural region and ancient [[civilization]] in East [[Asia]]. Due to a stalemate at the end of the Chinese Civil War following [[World War II]], the word "China" is used today by two de facto states: the [[Directory:People's Republic of China|People's Republic of China (PRC)]] (Mainland China) and the [[Directory:Republic of China|Republic of China (ROC)]] (the island of Taiwan). |