China insisted on Monday it would never renounce the "use of force" to take control of Taiwan, after ending a day of military drills around the self-ruled island that Beijing said was a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces.

China has said its latest round of military drills surrounding Taiwan was a warning to "separatists" in the government. Analysts said the drills showed increased coordination of naval capabilities.

China announced military drills near Taiwan in what it claims is retaliation for Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's 'dangerously separatist remarks' on October 10. Here is all you need to know.