The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations Tuesday posited that One China policy remains cornerstone of China-Nigeria relations.
The House of Representatives Committee also reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Policy, recognizing Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China.
Committee Chairman, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, in a statement on Tuesday spoke in response to remarks attributed to Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Head of Taiwan’s Trade Mission in Nigeria. Liu recently said that Taiwan is not part of China.
The chairman said Nigeria would not be drawn into China’s internal affairs.
He said: “For the record, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, recognized the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of the whole China, including Taiwan.
“The One-China Policy remains the cornerstone of China-Nigeria relations. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1971, Nigeria has consistently honored this principle. Efforts by Taiwan’s trade office to challenge this stance are futile and will not succeed.
“Nigeria’s relationship with China is built on mutual respect and non-interference in each other’s political matters,” he noted.
Addressing Liu’s claim that Beijing acts as a bully, Hon. Yakubu highlighted the positive trajectory of Nigeria-China cooperation.
“Contrary to these baseless assertions, Nigeria has enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership with China, yielding tangible results for both nations.
“Since 1971, our ties have grown significantly. In 2024, during the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, we elevated this relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Today, Nigeria stands as China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, with bilateral trade surpassing $20 billion.
“China has also played a critical role in Nigeria’s infrastructural modernization through substantial investments in various sectors, including rail networks, road construction, ports, power stations, and water treatment facilities,” he added.
