evidence: Kinmen Island Travel Guide [...] Technically part of Taiwan (Republic of China), yet a short ferry ride from the Chinese city of Xiamen and still claimed as a part of the PRC (People’s Republic of China). No matter the politics Kinmen is a great place to visit. [...] With tensions heating up between China and Taiwan in recent months, you may want to ask around and check the most current news on Kinmen before heading out to the beautiful little island to avoid getting into a potential geopolitical mess.