mainland China

noun

1. the People's Republic of China, as distinguished from Taiwan.

Other Word Forms

• mainland Chinese adjective

Example Sentences

He later reappeared in mainland China in police custody.

From BBC

Gellhorn finally persuaded Hemingway to leave the comforts of Repulse Bay and journey to mainland China and the real war.

From Salon

Hong Kong still enjoys freedoms not seen in mainland China, but they are widely thought to be on the decline.

From BBC

During the initial suspension of the exemption the US Postal Service temporarily stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong.

From BBC

Triggered by a proposed government treaty that would have allowed extradition to mainland China, the protests quickly grew to reflect wider demands for democratic reform.

From BBC