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

China has competing territorial claims with Japan and the Philippines, while the Taiwan Strait is a major artery for global shipping.

From Barron's

As Lai spoke, a delegation from Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, was across the Taiwan Strait in Beijing for meetings with Chinese Communist Party officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

This strategic retreat, these people said, might well be what China expects from the U.S. in the Taiwan Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal

"France calls on all parties to refrain from any escalation," the foreign ministry said, adding that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait were "essential to global security and prosperity".

From Barron's

Germany on Tuesday said it was concerned about large-scale Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, saying they are "increasing tensions and jeopardising stability in the Taiwan Strait".

From Barron's