Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Nov. 4, “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force.”
After U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians by Islamic insurgents, China has stepped in to oppose Trump’s actions—deepening the contest between Washington and Beijing for the allegiance of Africa’s most populous country.
After U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians by Islamic insurgents, China has stepped in to oppose Trump’s actions—deepening the contest between Washington and Beijing for the allegiance of Africa’s most populous country.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Nov.
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