How does the East China Sea connect to the South China Sea?

The East China Sea and the South China Sea are connected by the Taiwan Strait, a shallow body of water located between the island of Taiwan and the mainland of China.12

Together, these two bodies of water form the China Sea, which is a part of the western Pacific Ocean. The Taiwan Strait serves as a vital passage for maritime traffic, functioning as a key shipping route that links the South China Sea to ports in Japan and the northern Pacific.12