China has kicked against interference with Nigeria’s affair, expressing support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s Foreign Ministry, said this while reacting to the threat President Donald Trump issued against Nigeria.
On November 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning chaired a regular press conference while addressing journalist on the ragung issue.
It is response to reports by US President Donald Trump designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” on October 31 on the grounds that “Christian communities are being threatened in Nigeria.”
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the US allegation is inconsistent with facts. Nigeria will continue to fight violent extremism, protect its citizens, respect religious belief, diversity and inclusiveness, and abide by the rules-based international order.
Trump said on November 1 that if the Nigerian government continues to condone the killing of Christians, the US will immediately stop all assistance to Nigeria and will very likely take military actions against Nigeria to eliminate Islamic terrorists. What’s China’s comment on this?
Mao Ning said “as a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities. We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanction and use of force”
