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China Sends 25 Warplanes Near Taiwan in Biggest Drill This Year

Taiwan said it tracked aircraft with missile defense systems
Chinese military activity around Taiwan has picked up recently

By

Kari Soo Lindberg

April 13, 2021, 2:28 AM UTCUpdated onApril 13, 2021, 9:30 AM UTC

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China’s air force sent 25 fighters and bombers over the Taiwan Strait, escalating military pressure on the government in Taipei as it boosts ties with the U.S.