What is Bashi Channel?
[[File:Luzon Strait n7184.jpg|thumb|Bashi Channel is the northern channel of Luzon Strait. It lies between Orchid Island (called Botel Tobago in the map) and Y'Ami island.]] The '''Bashi Channel''' is a [[waterway]] between [[Taiwan]] and the [[Philippines]]. It is part of the [[Luzon Strait]] in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. It lies between [[Y'Ami Island]] of the Philippines and [[Orchid Island]] of Taiwan. The Philippines call Orchrid Island Botel Tobago. Many [[undersea cable]]s use this channel. It is also important for military operations. Both Taiwan and the Philippines say the channel belongs to them. [[Category:Geography of Taiwan]] [[Category:Straits of the Philippines]]