Luzon Strait - Wikipedia
The Luzon Strait (Tagalog: Kipot ng Luzon, Chinese: 呂宋海峽; pinyin: Lǚsòng hǎixiá; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lū-sòng Hái-kiap) is the strait between Luzon and Taiwan. The strait thereby connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea in the western Pacific Ocean .
Luzon Strait | Philippines, Taiwan, Maritime | Britannica
Luzon Strait, strait extending for more than 200 miles (320 km) between the islands of Taiwan (north) and Luzon, Philippines (south). It connects the South China Sea (west) with the Philippine Sea (east).
Strategic value of Luzon Strait must not be overlooked
2023年5月28日 · As regional geopolitical attention shifts to Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait, it is easy to overlook the Luzon Strait. Yet it is perhaps the most important strategic strait providing exit and entrance to the South China Sea.
Bashi Channel - Wikipedia
The Bashi Channel (Chinese: 巴士海峽; pinyin: Bā shì hǎi xiá) [1] is a waterway between Mavulis Island of the Philippines and Orchid Island of Taiwan. It is a part of the Luzon Strait between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It is characterized by windy storms during the rainy period, which lasts from June to December. History.
Luzon Strait - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Luzon Strait lies between Taiwan and Luzon, which is part of the Philippines. The island of Taiwan used to be called "Formosa". This is the name used on the old map shown. The Luzon Strait is an important waterway. It is at least 250 kilometres (160 mi) wide.
South China Sea | Maritime Borders, Islands & Resources
5 天之前 · The Luzon Strait, the main deep channel connecting the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean, lies between Taiwan and the Philippines and has a depth of about 8,500 feet (2,600 metres). Shallow channels are found on the east along the Philippine island chain and on the south between Borneo and Sumatra.
U.S. and Philippine Forces Defend Island Chain Near Taiwan
2024年5月9日 · Other activities in the Luzon Strait occurred on islands closer to the Philippines, including an air assault operation by U.S., Australian, and Philippine troops.
Luzon Strait - Wikiwand
The Luzon Strait is the strait between Luzon and Taiwan. The strait thereby connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea in the western Pacific Ocean.
Philippines Bolsters Defenses in Strategic Luzon Strait
2024年2月7日 · The Luzon Strait is a choke point for access between the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea, and China's navy uses it to move carrier strike groups and destroyers out...
Isolation of the South China Sea from the North Pacific Subtropical ...
2021年1月15日 · Water exchange between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea mainly occurs through the Luzon Strait (Fig. 1), where the NPTW and PDW flow into the South China Sea while the SIW flows out of...