Yuqing: China, Nigeria can Jointly Achieve Prosperous Future

Kayode Tokede 

Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said her country and Nigeria can jointly achieve prosperous and glorious future.

She expressed that the fulfillment of national development and the well-being of all people is not only the dream of China but also the common pursuit of all countries.

Yuqing made this assertion while reacting to the result of the election in China’s Taiwan region.

She said that Taiwan belongs to all the Chinese people, saying that moves to separate Taiwan from China represent the serious crime of secession, and undermine the common interests of compatriots on both sides.

Yuqing stated that there were some external forces using Taiwan as a pawn to undermine China’s development and progress, and obstruct the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

She said, “They are doing so at the cost of the interests, wellbeing and future of the people of Taiwan rather than for their benefit. This runs counter to the underlying global trends of peace, development and win-win cooperation, and goes against the wishes of the international community and the aspiration of all peoples. China is firmly committed to peaceful development. At the same time, it will not flinch under any external interference, nor will it tolerate any infringement upon its sovereignty, security and development interests. Relying on external forces will achieve nothing for Taiwan’s separatists, and using Taiwan to contain China is doomed to fail.

“Tranquility, development and a decent life are the expectations of our Taiwan compatriots, and the common aspiration of those on both sides of the Taiwan Straits. Under the strong leadership of the CPC, the Chinese people and the Chinese nation have stood upright, won prosperity, and grown in strength. A moderately prosperous society in all respects has been built on the mainland, where a large population once lived in dire poverty. We now have better conditions, more confidence, and greater capabilities. We can complete the historic mission of national reunification, so that both sides of the Straits can enjoy a better life. The wheel of history rolls on towards national reunification, and it will not be stopped by any individual or any force.”

“The fulfillment of national development and the well-being of all people is not only the dream of China, but also the common pursuit of all countries including Nigeria. Having experienced a history of colonization and national division, Nigeria shares a common historical memory with the Chinese people, “said Yuqing.