China ends military drills after simulating strikes on Taiwan

Ship-launched fighter jets have previously never been seen in island's air defence zone

China's military exercises targeting Taiwan have concluded after three days in which it encircled the island, simulated missile attacks on cities, and practised ship-launched strikes from the east.

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Monday the combat readiness drills had comprehensively tested the troops under actual combat conditions".