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  • Nigeria ‘ll not be drawn into China’s internal Affairs, says Rep member

    Nigeria ‘ll not be drawn into China’s internal Affairs, says Rep member

    Nigeria will not be drawn into the internal affairs of China, the House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations, Chairman, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, has said.

    Yakubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Policy, recognising Taiwan as an integral part of the People’s Republic of China.

    The House of Representatives member in a statement stressed that the one China policy remains the cornerstone of China-Nigeria relations.

    He spoke in response to remarks attributed to Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Head of Taiwan’s Trade Mission in Nigeria. Liu recently that Taiwan is not a part of China.

    He said: “For the record, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, recognized the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of the whole China, including Taiwan.

    “The One-China Policy remains the cornerstone of China-Nigeria relations. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1971, Nigeria has consistently honored this principle. Efforts by Taiwan’s trade office to challenge this stance are futile and will not succeed.

    “Nigeria’s relationship with China is built on mutual respect and non-interference in each other’s political matters,” he noted.

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    Addressing Liu’s claim that Beijing acts as a bully, Hon. Yakubu highlighted the positive trajectory of Nigeria-China cooperation. 

    “Contrary to these baseless assertions, Nigeria has enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership with China, yielding tangible results for both nations. 

    “Since 1971, our ties have grown significantly. In 2024, during the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, we elevated this relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Today, Nigeria stands as China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, with bilateral trade surpassing $20 billion.

    “China has also played a critical role in Nigeria’s infrastructural modernization through substantial investments in various sectors, including rail networks, road construction, ports, power stations, and water treatment facilities,” he added.

  • Rep reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to One-China policy

    Rep reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to One-China policy

    Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Parliamentary Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle, emphasizing that Taiwan remains an inseparable part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

    Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Yakubu warned against any actions that could undermine the longstanding diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China. 

    He particularly criticized calls for the relocation of Taiwan’s Trade Office from Lagos to Abuja, calling it a direct challenge to Nigeria’s official position on the One-China policy.

    “I have been closely monitoring the statements made by Andy Yih-Ping Liu, which have intensified in recent weeks. These remarks risk creating unnecessary diplomatic friction between Nigeria and China,” Yakubu stated.

    He reiterated that Nigeria fully recognizes the One-China Principle as the bedrock of its diplomatic engagement with Beijing,.

    He said the recent media engagements and strategic visits by Liu appear to be deliberate attempts to strain bilateral relations.

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    “We remain resolute in upholding the One-China policy. Any efforts to reposition Taiwan’s Trade Office beyond its current function in Lagos will be resisted through appropriate diplomatic and legislative channels,” he added.

    Hon. Jaafaru further emphasized that China-Nigeria relations have flourished significantly, yielding notable achievements in trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, and human capital development.

    “The bilateral relationship between China and Nigeria has deepened since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1971. In 2024, we upgraded our partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the FOCAC Summit in Beijing. 

    “Today, Nigeria is China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, with trade volumes exceeding $20 billion,” he noted.

    He also acknowledged China’s crucial role in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, highlighting major investments in rail networks, roads, ports, power projects, and water treatment facilities.

    Yakubu reaffirmed that Nigeria would continue to strengthen its relationship with China while ensuring that diplomatic principles guiding the partnership remain respected.