A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticized China for warning Washington against any possible military action in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians, saying Beijing has no right to dictate America’s foreign policy.
In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Moore voiced strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on defending Christians in Nigeria, insisting that the United States has a moral duty to uphold religious freedom around the world.
“President Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering horrific persecution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Moore wrote.
He accused China of hypocrisy, citing the country’s own poor human rights record, including its treatment of religious and ethnic minorities.
“China will not dictate our foreign policy to us, and we will not be lectured to by a communist autocracy that recently arrested 30 Christian pastors for their faith and throws ethnic minorities into concentration camps,” he added.
Moore’s comments came after China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned the U.S. against what it called “unwarranted interference” in Nigeria’s internal affairs. The warning followed Trump’s recent threat to take military action to protect Christian communities facing violent attacks.
At a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated her country’s support for the Nigerian government and its chosen path of development.
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“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 sanctions and the use of force,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government of Nigeria has called on President Trump to respect the nation’s sovereignty and refrain from any military intervention, emphasizing that such threats could worsen tensions and undermine diplomatic relations.
