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Chokepoints

Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Strait: why this chokepoint matters, which countries sit on it, and the latest Bureau coverage.

Why it matters

Bureau read: 1 countries sit on this passage; the highest-graded is China (MAB). A chokepoint is judged by how many navies can hold it — and by the grade of those who border it.

Countries on this chokepoint

China

Other chokepoints

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