If you look at the map the island is closer to mainland china than the main island of Japan.
From the nation.time.com
It was called that on mainland china when the Republic of China was on the mainland, before 1950 also.
From the en.wikipedia.org
China has confirmed its first mainland case of swine influenza, H1N1.
From the voanews.com
China National Highways stretch to all four corners of mainland China.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In china mainland,the so-called conscription exist only in name,since joining the army is fairly attractive for young people,especially the ones who live in rural area.
From the economist.com
China Everbright Ltd., a mainland Chinese brokerage, surged 9.6 percent after the nation approved short selling and stock index futures.
From the bloomberg.com
China claims Taiwan, an island off mainland China, as its own, though Taiwan has ruled itself for 60 years.
From the time.com
China claims Taiwan, an island off mainland China, as its own, though Taiwan has ruled itself for 60 years.
From the time.com
China also confirmed its second case on the mainland, while Hong Kong confirmed two as well.