China sent several dozen warplanes and 11 warships towards Taiwan in a display of force following its president's trip to the US, the island's Defence Ministry said on Monday.The Chinese military had earlier announced three-day "combat readiness patrols" as a warning to Taiwan, a self-ruled island which China claims as its own.

China sent several dozen warplanes and 11 warships towards Taiwan in a display of force following its president's trip to the US, the island's Defence Ministry said on Monday.The Chinese military had earlier announced three-day "combat readiness patrols" as a warning to Taiwan, a self-ruled island which China claims as its own.