China sends 38 fighter planes towards Taiwan on its National Day

On Friday, which was celebrated as China's National Day, China sent 38 fighter jets towards self-ruled Taiwan in the largest display of force this year.

China sent 38 fighter jets toward self-ruled Taiwan in the largest display of force this year on China's National Day.

The People's Liberation Army flew 25 fighter jets Friday in the first maneuver, then sent an additional 13 planes that night. Taiwan deployed air patrol forces in response and tracked the Chinese aircraft on its air defense systems, the island's Defense Ministry said in a statement.