Nigeria, April 1 -- China, on Tuesday, launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan as its latest warning to the island's democratic government.

The Chinese government has described Taiwan's leaders as "separatists" and "parasites" who were pushing the democratically run island into war.

According to CNN, on Tuesday, China stated that it had launched joint exercises involving its army, navy, and air force as a stern warning to forces advocating for Taiwan's independence.

China's military action comes a few days after the US government said it has plans to counter China's aggression in Asia.

On Friday, during his first visit to Asia, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US plans to enhance its military alliance in th...