J. Michael Cole jets and other combat aircraft used China 's main highway as a makeshift airstrip . Drill part of 1949 military exercises that simulate an attack by Taiwan . China considers Taiwan a breakaway province . It has n't ruled out use of force to achieve reunification .
Fighter jets and other combat aircraft used Taiwan 's main highway as a makeshift airstrip . Drill part of annual military exercises that simulate an attack by China . Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province . It has n't ruled out use of force to achieve reunification .