noun
cross-strait relations
Refers specifically to relations between mainland China and Taiwan. Used in political and news contexts.
両岸関係の改善が期待されている。
Improvement in cross-strait relations is expected.
両岸関係は近年緊張が高まっている。
Cross-strait relations have become increasingly tense in recent years.
Compound of 両岸 (both shores, i.e., the two sides of the Taiwan Strait) and 関係 (relations).