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Bashi Channel
September 15, 2019
Why China's Military Wants to Control These 2 Waterways in East Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait constitute critical chokepoints for Chinese military operations both along and beyond the so-called first island chain.
April 16, 2019
China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese military aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait on April 15 as part of a military exercise.
December 20, 2018
China Holds Long-Range Air Combat Drill Near Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets to intercept Chinese bombers, fighter jets, and an electronic intelligence aircraft flying over the Bashi Strait.
May 12, 2018
China Flies Su-35 Fighters Over Bashi Channel for First Time
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese Su-35 fighter jets and H-6K bombers circled Taiwan during a long-range patrol.
March 03, 2017
Chinese Military Aircraft Transit Miyako Strait, Leading Japan to Scramble Jets
By Ankit Panda
China returns to the Miyako Strait.
September 26, 2016
East China Sea: Japan Reacts as Chinese Air Force Conducts Miyako Strait Drill
By Ankit Panda
Several types of Chinese military aircraft transited the strategically important strait.
September 13, 2016
China's Air Force Revisits the Bashi Channel. Here's Why That Matters
By Ankit Panda
The Bashi Channel is seldom discussed, but bears great strategic relevance for the People's Liberation Army.
June 17, 2015
How China Practices the Invasion of Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent Chinese military maneuvers in the Bashi Channel had only one purpose.
June 11, 2015
China Holds Naval Drills Near Taiwan and Philippines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
'Similar drills and exercises will keep taking place,' a People's Liberation Army Navy spokesperson said this morning.
March 31, 2015
China's Air Force Conducts Exercise Between Taiwan and the Philippines
By Ankit Panda
The People's Liberation Army Air Force carried out a one-day exercise over the Bashi Channel.
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