The current Chinese military maneuvers around Taiwan are drawing attention to both sides. The Chinese mainland (China) and the island of Taiwan, which Beijing asserts is an integral part of the State of China and calls for the restoration of unity between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, which is not recognized internationally.
On both sides of the Formosa Strait or the Taiwan Strait separating mainland China and the island of Taiwan, binoculars are placed at the closest point between them to see the other side. The geographical point closest to Taiwan.
