Shanxi is a province of the People's Republic China.

In retrospect, the Ward Case is the beginning of the confrontation between the United States and the People's Republic China.

Back to the original question: Why had that Ryan fellow reestablished relations with the "Republic of China"?

Republic of China - "Three Principles of the People"

Republic of China (1945-present)

It is clear that the Kuomintang's determination to retain the "Republic of China" as the island's proper name hinders Taiwan's quest for international recognition.

Students wanting to learn more about the "Republic of China" on Google.

Republic of China (disambiguation)

From 2004, the map of the "Republic of China" no longer includes mainland China.

It called also for general use of "Taiwan" as the country's name, without abolishing its formal name, the "Republic of China".