A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has launched a blistering attack over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, saying the trip only served to highlight 'the hypocrisy and ugliness' of the United States.
Ms Pelosi attracted the wrath of China after touching down in Taiwan on Tuesday, becoming the first United States House Speaker to visit the island in 25 years.
Beijing is adamant"there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China" and clams the visit was a violation of international law. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters on Wednesday Ms Pelosi's trip was"not about democracy, but about China's sovereignty and territorial integrity".
"The kind of democracy referred to by Pelosi is like nothing but a robe with lice crawling all over it. It may look opulent from a distance, but couldn't stand close scrutiny."
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