By Our Reporter
China has waded in to defend Nigeria against the recent threat by the President of the United States, Donald Trump over the alleged genocide of Christians in Nigeria.
China reportedly warned the United States against using religion or human rights as excuses to interfere in Nigeria’s internal affairs.
Beijing reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Nigeria highlighting growing corporation in infrastructure and mining.
The Chinese government has invested over $1.3 billion in Nigeria’s lithium and mineral value chain in less than two years.
Analysts say China’s defence of Nigeria reflects its increasing interest in Africa’s critical resources and markets.
Many Nigerians, however, see this as battle for the mineral resources of Nigeria.