Taiwan Strait: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

News •

G7 foreign ministers reiterate opposition to coercion in Taiwan Strait • Nov. 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Taipei Times)

Taiwan Strait peace a priority: IPAC • Nov. 7, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Taipei Times)

MOFA slams Chinese statements • Nov. 7, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Taipei Times)

Ministry thanks Japan and Germany for support • Oct. 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (Taipei Times)

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Map of East Asia highlighting the Taiwan Strait, which separates mainland China from the island of Taiwan. The strait is labeled in orange, and surrounding countries such as Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and India are shown for geographic context. An inset globe in the upper left marks the region's location within Asia.

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