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Which bodies of water are connected by the Taiwan Strait?

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Physical map of the East China Sea, South China Sea, and Yellow Sea, showing surrounding countries, major cities, and maritime boundaries. The map highlights sea depths with color shading, features such as the Macclesfield Bank and Philippine Trench, and includes a locator inset for regional context.
East China Sea

The Taiwan Strait connects the South China Sea and the East China Sea. It is a 100-mile (160-km) wide arm of the Pacific Ocean that lies between the coast of China’s Fujian province and the island of Taiwan.1234