Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Taiwan's restoration refers to the historical event of October 25, 1945, when the Chinese National Government took over Taiwan and ended Japanese colonial rule. This event marked the formal return of Taiwan and the Pescadores to Chinese territory in accordance with the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation. After the restoration of Taiwan, the Taiwan Provincial Administrator's Office was established and Taiwan became an inseparable part of China.
The present-day Taiwan region includes the island of Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, Kinmen, Matsu, etc. The economy is based on high-tech industries, manufacturing and tourism. Taipei 101, Sun Moon Lake and Kenting have become well-known landmarks. Taiwan retains a rich traditional Chinese culture while incorporating diverse folkloric features, and dialects such as Minnan and Hakka are widely spoken.
According to the Chinese Constitution and the Anti-Secession Law, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait adhere to the one-China principle and work together for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The Chinese government continues to promote cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region.