Nigeria, China Relationship: Lawmaker restates govt’s commitment to one China policy

Nigeria has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the One China policy. This position was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Ja’afaru Yakubu, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Yakubu noted that the recent election in China’s Taiwan region and any aspiration for its independence contradict the principles of Nigeria’s foreign relations with China as it negates all scientific principles of China’s sovereignty.

Yakubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to constantly adhere to the one China Principle, stressing that: “There is but one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.

“The Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Nigeria opposes any separatist activities aimed at ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference in internal affairs of other states, and fully supports China’s strive in achieving peaceful reunification.”