China has rejected the United States’ threat to take military action against Nigeria. The Chinese government recently said that it will not support any external interference in the country’s internal affairs.
Recall that US President Donald Trump had last weekend threatened to take military action against Nigeria, after allegations of genocide against Christians in the country.
China reacted a day after the Federal Government maintained that religious extremists are behind the narrative alleging genocide against Christians, warning that their goal is to divide the nation.
According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, China, as a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, is in support of the Nigerian government’s right to handle its affairs in ways that align with its national realities.
He stated that America should not try to invade Nigeria’s privacy under the pretext of religion and human rights.
“As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people on 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,” he said.
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Recall that two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have also condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria.
Meeks, a ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ms Jacobs, ranking member of the Africa Subcommittee, described the comments as “irresponsible and reckless.”
In a joint statement shared, the lawmakers rejected the Nigerian designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the Trump administration.
“The Trump administration’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern ignores the complex reality of violence there.
Clashes between farmers are many but not all of whom are Christian—and herders are driven by resource scarcity and land competition, not religion alone.
All Nigerians deserve protection, and we know President Tinubu recognises the importance of inter-faith harmony and is working to address this challenge,” they added.
