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China sends 19 fighter jets towards Taiwan in show of force

China sends 19 fighter jets towards Taiwan in show of force — Undated file photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Defence of a Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet (Taiwan Ministry of Defence via AP)

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 - 11:47

Associated Press reporters

China has sent 19 fighter jets towards Taiwan in a large display of force.

This happened after the self-governing island announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group that China has also applied to join.

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