China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a recent threat of military action by the United States.
The Chinese government reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, commending Nigeria for pursuing a development path that aligns with its national priorities and realities.
According to a statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson, Mao Ning, made the remarks during a press briefing on Tuesday in Beijing.
“As Nigeria’s strategic partner, China firmly opposes any attempt by foreign powers to use religion or human rights as a pretext to interfere in another country’s internal affairs or to impose sanctions and military threats,” she said.
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The statement comes after reports that the US had warned of possible military action over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
China emphasized that every nation has the right to choose its own path of governance and development without external interference, adding that it would continue to support Nigeria in safeguarding its sovereignty and stability.
