The Chinese Embassy has publicly praised Nigeria, calling it a “Country of Honor” at the 2025 China International Import Expo (CIIE), amid harsh words about the country by U.S President Donald Trump.

MyNigeria reported that Trump slammed Nigeria recently, calling it a disgraced country for allowing the killing of Christians by Islamic militants.

At a press briefing, he said, “If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid to Nigeria.

“We are going to do things to Nigerians that Nigeria is not going to be happy about and may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” he stated.

However, in a post shared on X, the Chinese Embassy praised Nigeria as a country of honor, highlighting its growing role in global trade.

The statement read: “#Nigeria is in the spotlight as a Guest Country of Honor at this year’s #CIIE. Its rich farm products – from cocoa to cashews – have become a ‘golden key’ to the Chinese market. For many Nigerian entrepreneurs, the CIIE is more than a fair – it’s a gateway to success as Nigerian companies see their future ‘blossom all the way.’“


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