Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan as China puts military on high alert

People's Liberation Army announces targeted military operations as it calls visit a malicious provocation'

Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan for a controversial visit to the self-ruled island, offering unwavering commitment" to supporting its democracy as already heightened tensions with China escalate.

Timed with her arrival, China's ministry of defence said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had been put on high alert" and announced a series of targeted military operations, including missile tests in the waters east of Taiwan and drills encircling the main island for four days after Pelosi leaves.