What Language Do They Speak in Taiwan?

The flag of Taiwan has a red field with a dark blue rectangle in the canton, bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays.
Official language of Taiwan Chinese

The official language of Taiwan is Chinese. Chinese is also an official language in 2 other countries worldwide.

Languages in Taiwan — FAQ

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language of Taiwan is Chinese.

How many official languages does Taiwan have?

Taiwan has 1 official language: Chinese.

Is Chinese spoken anywhere else?

Chinese is also an official language in 2 other countries.

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