It accused Pelosi, the most senior US politician in 25 years to visit the island China claims as its own, of “playing with fire.
Pelosi said her visit honours America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy” and did not contradict US policy.
As her plane touched down, Chinese state media reported that its military jets were crossing the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan denied those reports at the time, but later said that more than 20 Chinese military planes had entered its air defence zone on Tuesday.
China which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province which will one day reunite with it – has previously warned that its armed forces will not stand idly by.
Meanwhile, US military officials said several US warships were cruising in waters near Taiwan.
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