China today sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan in a "serious warning" to any citizens who want to make the island's de facto independence permanent.
The Chinese military announced the start of three-day "combat readiness patrols" which today saw eight warships and 71 planes fly across the middle line of the strait that separates Taiwan from the mainland.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said they included Chengdu J-10, Shenyang J-11 and Shenyang J-16 jet fighters.
