Shandong, J-16s and more: China’s military might on display during drills around Taiwan

Beijing: China is brandishing a wide array of military equipment and weapons as it conducts drills around Taiwan intended to intimidate the self-ruled island. The three-day show of force, which began on Saturday, comes after a visit by Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen to the United States sparked China's ire. Here is a rundown of Beijing's arsenal: Aircraft China has deployed dozens of planes in the airspace around Taiwan over the three days, including J-16 and J-10C fighter jets. The state-of-the-art J-16s, built by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, are capable of carrying both close- and long-range missiles, according to the state-run…