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Which bodies of water lie along Fujianās coast?
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Fujian
River in the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian province, China.
Fujian province is situated along the southeastern coast of China and is bordered by several significant bodies of water:
- East China Sea: Located to the northeast of the province.1
- Taiwan Strait: Situated to the east, this arm of the Pacific Ocean separates the mainland coast of Fujian from the island of Taiwan. It serves as a connection between the East China and South China seas.123
- South China Sea: Located to the southeast of the province.1
Additionally, the province occupies a strategic maritime position between these two sections of the China Sea. Its coastline is characterized by a submerged, irregular, and rocky landscape that features numerous bays, havens, and offshore islands.14