Qiongzhou Strait
Strait separating mainland China from Hainan
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Through Strait
Whales and dugongs were once common in the strait.
History
The strait was crossed by the People's Liberation Army forces in the spring of 1950.
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Transportation
The Guangdong–Hainan Ferry (part of the Guangdong–Hainan railway) carries rail cars and automotive vehicles across the strait.
While a bridge was planned in the early 2000s, it never came to fruition. A bridge or tunnel has been discussed, as of 2018, as travel by air or ferry can leave residents and visitors isolated when bad weather sets in.
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