China renews threats as Taiwan president greeted by crowds in New York

Tsai Ing-wen's trip causing controversy in China, with the government labelling it a provocation'

Chinese officials have warned of serious" consequences if Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen, meets the US House speaker next week, after Tsai arrived in New York to crowds of supporters and protesters.

Tsai is stopping in the US twice during her 10-day visit to Taiwan's diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize. Her itinerary has not been disclosed and none of the events were open to the public or media.