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China flexes military muscles near Taiwan Strait, warns US

China Flexes Military Muscles Near Taiwan Strait, Warns US

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted real-combat military exercise near the Taiwan Strait on Friday, with the country denouncing what it called collusion between Taiwan and the United States.

China claims the island as its own and has made it a pariah with other nations.

Taiwan’s defence ministry said 18 Chinese aircraft were involved in the drill, a far larger number than Taiwan has previously announced for such encounters.

“Sep. 18, two H-6 bombers, eight J-16 fighters, four J-10 fighters and four J-11 fighters crossed the midline of …