Taiwan Strait does not belong to China, Taiwan Defence Ministry says

Ships move through the Taiwan Strait as seen from the 68-nautical-mile scenic spot, the closest point in mainland China to the island of Taiwan, in Pingtan in southeastern China’s Fujian Province.
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The Taiwan Strait is absolutely “not within the scope of China’s sovereignty”, and any deliberate Chinese attempts to create tension will pose a real threat to global security, the island’s Defence Ministry said on Monday (February 17, 2025).

Peace and stability in the strait is not only a matter of concern for Taiwan, but also a common concern for free and democratic countries around the world, the Ministry said in a statement.