China and Nigeria are teaming up to challenge protectionism and power imbalances on the world stage! During a high-level meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for developing nations to amplify their voices against unfair practices. 💪
‘We must defend fairness like guardians of justice in a Marvel movie,’ Wang stated, highlighting China’s support for Nigeria joining key BRICS discussions. The move could give Africa’s largest economy more clout in shaping global trade rules. 📈
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar doubled down on solidarity, reaffirming commitment to the one-China principle while praising Beijing’s zero-tariff policies for African nations. The two countries pledged to fight economic ‘bullying’ – think less playground, more geopolitics. 🌐
This partnership signals stronger South-South cooperation, with over 60% of the world’s population now pushing back against unilateral decisions by powerful nations. Will this alliance reshape the rules of global engagement? Time to grab the popcorn. 🍿✨
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China to work with Nigeria to reject protectionism, hegemony, bullying
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