Taiwan Strait

American  

noun

1. an arm of the Pacific Ocean between China and Taiwan, connecting the East and South China Seas.

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Taiwan Strait British  

noun

1. another name for Formosa Strait

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Example Sentences

"Our nation is grateful to President Trump for his continued support for security in the Taiwan Strait since his first term in office," Taiwan's presidential spokesman said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

That contest is now focused on a stretch of water where the waves can reach 50 feet in the winter: the Taiwan Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Lai said in a Facebook post on Friday that "China's... military threats in and around the Taiwan Strait and the island chain have severely undermined regional peace and stability".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But speaking to foreign media last week, Cheng said talks with Xi would carry "significant symbolic meaning" and could be a "foundation" for peaceful relations across the Taiwan Strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Evidently, those first Neolithic occupants of Taiwan had watercraft adequate for deep-sea fishing and for regular sea traffic across Taiwan Strait, separating that island from the China coast.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond