CHINA CALLS FOR IMPROVED RELATIONS BETWEEN NIGERIANS AND CHINESE NATIONALS
The Government of the People’s Republic of China ( PRC ) on Wednesday enjoined Nigerians to increase their level of interactions with Chinese nationals, whether in Nigeria or China.
The call was made by Mrs Xi Yanchun, the Vice-Director General of the State Council Information Office of China, at an interactive session with a Delegation of visiting Nigerian Journalists in Beijing, China.
“I think that it is really important for more Nigerians to have more interactions with more Chinese nationals, whether here in China or in Nigeria.
“Through these interactions, we can have a better understanding of ourselves, as well as enhance the long standing relations between our two countries.
“We know that there are already many Nigerians living in Guandong Province in China, so we want more interactions between us,’’ she said.
The State Council Information Office of China’s Spokesperson, who restated her government’s commitment to Chinese Characteristics, said that it was important for people to understand China’s dream.
According to her, there are people in other countries that are yet to understand China.
“There are a lot of things that people need to know about China, because such people lack knowledge and information on China.
“There have been different pictures painted about China. Such people are not seeing the big picture that we are seeing.
“We are, therefore, really working at explaining the Chinese Characteristics to the world,’’ she said
Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have expanded. China is considered one of Nigeria’s closest allies and partners.
Nigeria– China bilateral trade cooperation has hit over $2.7billion (about N745billion) as of 2017, which makes Nigeria the third largest economic partner of China.
SOURCE – THE NATION