China warns of Taiwan 'war' as military drills encircle island

China warned on Friday of war over Taiwan and said it would ramp up countermeasures until 'complete reunification' was achieved, as Chinese forces conducted military drills around the self-ruled island.

Warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan on the second day of exercises that Beijing said were a test of its ability to seize the island, days after its new president was sworn in.

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