China sends warplanes and navy ships towards Taiwan in show of force

Taiwan’s defence ministry said China has sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, towards the island over two days (Jin Danhua/Xinhua/AP)

China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, towards Taiwan over two days, the island’s defence ministry said on Wednesday

The show of force came ahead of Taiwan’s annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.