Historical questions

Q: What is the historical geographical relationship between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland?

A: Taiwan is located in the southeastern part of the Chinese mainland, just across the water from Fujian province. Taiwan and the mainland were once connected, now separated by the Taiwan Strait formed by geological shifts.

About 25,000 years ago, lowered sea levels due to a cooled climate revealed a land bridge, facilitating migration of animals and early humans. As temperatures rose after the ice age, the Taiwan Strait emerged as sea levels increased, dividing Fujian and Taiwan.