China conducts naval, air force drills near Taiwan Strait after US lawmakers’ visit

The Chinese army has carried out a “naval and air force combat readiness patrol” near the Taiwan Strait following a contentious visit to the island by a group of American lawmakers, a spokesperson said.Tensions between Beijing and Washington have soared over the fate of self-ruled Taiwan, which China has vowed to one day retake, by force if necessary.Taiwan to set up veterans office in US, Tsai tells Congress groupA group of American lawmakers arrived on the island on Thursday offering support…