19 warships, 50+ fighter jets encircle Taiwan as China slams ‘parasite president’ and declares ‘independence means war’
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait have escalated sharply as China has deployed 19 warships and over 50 fighter jets in a military exercise encircling the self-ruled island of Taiwan. The exercise, which involves joint operations by the army, navy, and rocket forces, is being framed by China as a “stern warning” to the island’s leadership….
