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Flag of Taiwan
TW · Asia

Taiwan

Taiwan is a partially recognized profile in Eastern Asia; coastlines, ports, and air links shape many of its outside connections. Taipei is the capital; key languages include Chinese; the listed currency is New Taiwan dollar (TWD); population is shown where available.

Capital
Taipei
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Languages
Chinese
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Flag of China
CN · Asia

China

China covers a vast part of East Asia, from the Pacific coast to high plateaus, deserts, and major river basins. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other cities anchor one of the world’s largest economies.

Capital
Beijing
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)
Languages
Chinese
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Flag of Hong Kong
HK · Asia

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region on China’s southern coast. It is known for its high-density skyline, deep-water port, financial services, Cantonese culture, and role as a gateway between mainland China and global markets.

Capital
Hong Kong
Currency
Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Languages
Chinese, English
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Population

Taiwan23M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China1.4B
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Hong Kong7.4M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
China$19.5T
2025 · current USD
Hong Kong$427.3B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
China$13.9K
2025 · current USD
Hong Kong$57K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
China5.0%
2025 annual growth
Hong Kong3.5%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Taiwan81.1 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China79.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Hong Kong85.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Taiwan36,193 km²
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China9,706,961 km²
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Hong Kong1,107 km²
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Median age

Taiwan45.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
China40.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Hong Kong47.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

TaiwanNot published
No recent value
China66.3%
World Bank · 2025
Hong Kong100%
World Bank · 2024

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Taiwan
China
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China leads this comparison with 1.4B people.

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Taiwan essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
Check official guidance
  • Taipei is the capital city.
  • Taiwan covers 36,193 km².
  • Taiwan is an island profile with no land borders.
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China essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
China Standard Time (UTC+8)
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type A / C / I
Emergency
Police 110; ambulance 120; fire 119
  • Beijing is the capital city.
  • China covers 9,706,961 km².
  • China has coastal access.
Special administrative region of China

Hong Kong essentials

Subregion
Eastern Asia
Time zones
Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type G
Emergency
999
  • Hong Kong has coastal access.
  • It shares land borders with China.
  • Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.