mainland

[peter123]

Hi there,
Which one?
1. on mainland China
2. in mainland China
thanks
pete

[Hi_there_Carl]

"in mainland China" is correct

Examples: There are more than six billion people in mainland China.

During the second world war Japan landed forces on beaches in mainland China.

There are many prosperous businesses in mainland China.

[Tdol]

Also, if you don't give the name of the country, we do say 'on the mainland'.

[2006]

I hope no one drops bombs on mainland China.

[Tdol]

Good point.