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Taiwan Strait

American  

noun

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


Taiwan Strait British  

noun

  1. another name for Formosa Strait

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And the strategy paper does deserve credit for reiterating the U.S. interest in peace in the Taiwan Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Taiwan Strait is a daunting obstacle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Second, its ships would cross the Taiwan Strait and amphibious units would attempt to land on one or more beaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taiwan on Monday said that Japan's strengthening of military facilities on Yonaguni "helps maintain security in the Taiwan Strait".

From Barron's

Sam Paparo has called a “hellscape” for the Chinese military if it attempts an invasion across the Taiwan Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal