The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province

iss073e0983013 (Oct. 21, 2025) --- The Taiwan Strait separates the eastern coast of China’s Fujian Province (right) from the island nation of Taiwan (lower left) in this photograph taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 257 miles above Earth. The strait is a vital waterway in East Asia, supporting the fishing, shipping, and communications industries.