TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan defied threats of retaliation by China ahead of an expected meeting between the island’s president and the U. Keeping up the military pressure, China’s People’s Liberation Army sent 20 warplanes toward Taiwan Monday to Tuesday as well as three warships in the latest round of exercises, which have increased significantly in recent years. legislators have also started visiting Taiwan at a greater frequency, as anti-China sentiment and concerns over China’s strategic position grows in Congress