Smoke trailed through the sky as China launched a flurry of missiles into Taiwanese territory and a fleet of 10 RedArmy navy warships stormed the median line that separates the warring nations.
China's People's Liberation Army launched 11 of its world-ending Dongfeng missiles - some of which could wipe out London in 30 minutes - into the waters surrounding the self-ruled island.
China says it's bombardment of the tiny island is a response to an "enemy situation" and that it will continue to pummel its waters for the next several days.