“US-CHINA TENSIONS ESCALATE: BEIJING WARNS AGAINST TRUMP’S MILITARY THREATS TO NIGERIA”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–A diplomatic clash is unfolding between the US and China following Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution. China has firmly supported Nigeria’s sovereignty, warning the US against unwarranted interference in the country’s internal affairs.
Key Developments:
– China’s Support for Nigeria: China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Nigeria’s development path, urging the US to desist from using religion or human rights as a political weapon.
– US Response: US Congressman Rep. Riley Moore defended Trump’s position, accusing China of hypocrisy over its human rights record and asserting that China won’t dictate US foreign policy.
– Nigeria’s Stance: Nigeria’s government has vehemently denied allegations of Christian persecution, with President Bola Tinubu’s administration receiving backing from China.
– Global Tensions: The diplomatic confrontation highlights growing tensions between the US and China, with Nigeria caught in the middle .
The Nigerian government has called for restraint, reiterating its commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of faith. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala, speaking on Russia National TV, urged President Trump to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and abandon any plans to deploy American troops to the country.
Bwala dismissed the genocide allegations as “an orchestrated media campaign” aimed at discrediting the Tinubu administration, adding that “independent global monitors and credible civil society organizations have found no evidence of state-backed religious persecution.”
The unfolding standoff has deepened geopolitical divisions, with China aligning itself more openly with African partners against perceived Western dominance.
Analysts say the episode could mark a turning point in the global contest for influence in Africa, as Beijing and Washington vie for moral and strategic leverage on the continent.
While the U.S. frames its intervention as a moral duty to defend religious freedom, China’s statement signals its intent to defend sovereignty and oppose what it calls “hegemonic interference.”
As tensions rise, Nigeria now finds itself at the epicenter of a global diplomatic tug-of-war—between the world’s two biggest powers, each advancing sharply contrasting visions of justice, sovereignty, and global order.
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