Taiwan Strait - Wikipedia
The Taiwan Strait is a 180-kilometer (110 mi; 97 nmi)-wide strait separating the island of Taiwan and the Asian continent. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to the East China Sea to the north.
Taiwan Strait crises | History, Facts, Map, & Significance | Britannica
The Taiwan Strait has been a site of geopolitical tensions since the end of the Chinese Civil War (1945–49) and the retreat of Chiang Kai-shek’s government and army to Taiwan (formerly Formosa) and nearby islands.
Taiwan Strait | Map, Width, & Depth | Britannica
2024年11月6日 · Taiwan Strait, arm of the Pacific Ocean, 100 miles (160 km) wide at its narrowest point, lying between the coast of China’s Fukien province and the island of Taiwan (Formosa). The strait extends from southwest to northeast between the …
Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says | CNN
2024年10月23日 · Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said earlier on Wednesday that a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait, travelling in a northerly direction after passing through waters...
Taiwan Strait: The Ocean’s Most Contested Place
The Taiwan Strait is part of the South China Sea. It is 110 miles long and 81 miles wide at its narrowest point. The average water depth is 200 feet, and the major current flow is generally from north to south on the western side and south to north on the eastern side.
Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense
2024年2月8日 · Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is an island separated from China by the Taiwan Strait.
US, Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait | AP News
2024年10月21日 · U.S. and Canadian warships sailed through the disputed Taiwan Strait on Sunday, almost a week after China held massive war games around Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.
Why China Would Struggle to Invade Taiwan - Council on Foreign Relations
2024年6月12日 · Few Places to Land. Even if Chinese troops successfully cross the strait, few deep-water ports and beaches in Taiwan could accommodate a large landing force. Beijing would also have to assume...
U.S. Strengthening Deterrence in Taiwan Strait
2023年9月19日 · The international rules-based order has kept the peace in the Indo-Pacific since the end of World War II. It has also economically lifted up the nations of the region — including China. Secretary...
China-Taiwan conflict: What you need to know - CNN
2022年5月24日 · Less than a decade ago, ties seemed to be on the mend as the two sides – separated by a strait that is fewer than 80 miles (128 kilometers) wide at its narrowest point – deepened economic,...