China sends fighter jets in show of force off Taiwan

Aircraft and warships near the island could be connected to turmoil in China

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A Chinese warship takes part in a military drill off the Chinese coast near Fuzhou, Fujian province, across from the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands on April 11.  © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- China over the weekend sent warships and a large group of fighter jets near Taiwan as Beijing further ratchets up tensions in the region.

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