GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
East China Sea
The East China Sea lies east of China and west of the Ryukyu island arc. It receives the Yangtze and connects continental shelf waters with the warm Kuroshio along its outer margin.
Fast Facts
- The Yellow Sea lies north.
- Taiwan lies near its southwestern edge and the Ryukyus east.
- The Taiwan Strait links toward the South China Sea.
Connected lessons
- East China SeaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Yellow SeaRelated places
- Yangtze RiverRelated places
- Taiwan StraitRelated places
- South China SeaRelated places
- Korea Strait / Tsushima passagesRelated places