China will “take off the gloves” if Donald Trump continues to provoke Beijing over Taiwan, Chinese media said in its latest salvo towards the “risible” president-elect.

Mr Trump has enraged China after upending decades of diplomatic protocol last month by taking a congratulatory telephone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

He has since cast doubt on America’s commitment to a “One China” policy that recognises the island as a part of China. Taiwan is considered a breakaway province by Beijing’s leaders and relations with the island are viewed as China’s most sensitive issue.