China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", drawing condemnation from the Taipei and US governments.

Taiwan’s President has used his National Day address to warn China has “no right to represent Taiwan” and that his mission is to “ensure our nation endures and prospers”, in comments tipped to trigger a furious reaction in Beijing and jitters in neighbouring Southeast Asia.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is escalating tensions with "sinister intentions", China's government said, ahead of a keynote speech Lai will give in Taipei that could set off a Chinese military response.