China conducts massive show of force with 38 warplanes and naval vessels near Taiwan

China flew 38 fighter jets and other warplanes near Taiwan, along with six navy vessels in the area, demonstrating its military strength.
China protested a US military flight through the Taiwan Strait and sees Taiwan as a province that must be reunited with the mainland.
The US military stated its flight followed international law and showed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
China has threatened to take control of Taiwan by force and has trained for a potential attack.
Taiwan and China split in 1949, and China claims Taiwan must reunite with the mainland.