Rockets, jets fuel unification hopes on Chinese island near Taiwan

Rockets streaked across the clear blue sky over Pingtan, just 130 kilometres (80 miles) from Taiwan and the frontline of ongoing Chinese military drills around the self-ruled island. Onlookers brandishing phones and selfie sticks rushed towards the ocean to snap the projectiles, which left trails of smoke in their wake. "Our country is becoming increasingly strong and prosperous... that's why it has the capabilities to do this," Chen, a 63-year old tourist, told AFP after witnessing the scene. Chen...