China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours

Taiwan's defense ministry said China sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24 hour display of force.

In recent years, China has intensified its military harassment of self-ruled Taiwan, which it claims is its own territory.

The time is between 6 and 6 a.m. Sunday and Monday are also Sunday and Monday. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that 47 of the Chinese planes crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait.

18 J-16 fighter jets, 11 J-1 fighters, 6 Su-30 fighters and drones were sent towards Taiwan.

Taiwan has a land-based missile system and navy vessels.

Shi Yi, the spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement that this is a firm response to the current US-Taiwan provocation. Joint combat patrols and joint strike drills were being held by the PLA.

Shi was talking about the U.S. defense spending bill. Increased security cooperation with Taiwan is one of the things that the legislation requires of India.

Large military exercises have been used by the Chinese military to show their displeasure with the U.S. government. Large live-fire military exercises took place in August in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Foreign governments visiting the island are seen as a challenge to China's claim of sovereignty.