VOICED : Nuevo iPhone ofende a Taiwan

Apple faced unexpected controversy in Taiwan when users found that the iPhone map labeled Taiwan as a Chinese province using simplified Chinese characters. This issue was present in iOS 7 and OS X 10.9. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry, represented by Kelly Xie, stated that this did not reflect reality and informed Apple of the error. The designation of Taiwan has been a contentious issue between Taipei and Beijing, with Taiwan being independent since 1949, while China views it as a rebellious island seeking reunification.

What issue did users find with Apple's map regarding Taiwan?

• Taiwan was labeled as a separate country.

• Taiwan was shown in traditional Chinese characters.

• Taiwan was missing from the map.

• Taiwan was shown as a Chinese province using simplified Chinese characters.

Who from Taiwan's government commented on Apple's map issue?

• The Prime Minister of Taiwan

• A representative from the Ministry of Defense

• Kelly Xie from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• The President of Taiwan

What year did Taiwan become independent according to the transcript?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1949

• 1945

How does the Chinese government view Taiwan?

• As a part of the United States

• As a rebellious island seeking reunification

• As a part of Japan

• As an independent nation

What has been the focus of the debate between Taipei and China?

• The designation of Taiwan

• Military alliances

• Environmental issues

• Economic policies