China encircles Taiwan with hundreds of warships and fighter jets | ABC NEWS
China has moved hundreds of its warships, fighter jets and soldiers to completely encircle Taiwan.
Beijing says the live fire military drills are a warning to the West and a showcase of its capacity to cut off Taiwan.
US President Donald Trump has shrugged off the show of force, but Taiwan fears it brings the two world powers closer to conflict.
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