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Taiwan scrambles jets, missile systems after detecting 11 Chinese aircraft, vessels near island
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Taiwan on Saturday said it had scrambled jets, naval responses and missile systems after it detected 11 Chinese aircraft and vessels off the island.
Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.
China has conducted wargames in the region for months though its latest deployment of military forces to the area comes just days after senior PLA officers said the military was "on full-time standby" for war in the Strait, first reported the South China Morning Post Saturday.
The ominous message followed orders by Chinese President Xi Jinping last month to "fully enhance training and preparation for war."
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