China Strengthens African Ties with $136 Million Military Aid Pledge

Foreign Minister Wang Yi concludes Africa tour in Nigeria, emphasizing security cooperation and economic partnerships.

China has pledged one billion yuan ($136 million) in military aid to Africa, alongside training for 6,000 troops and 1,000 police officers to address regional security challenges.
During his visit to Nigeria, Wang Yi highlighted the nation's strategic role in Africa and the Global South, calling for unity and collaboration for peace and development.
Nigeria and China have elevated their relationship to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' with plans to deepen cooperation in clean energy, defense, and finance.
Trade between Nigeria and China reached $22.6 billion in 2023, with China maintaining its position as Africa's largest trading partner, recording $167.8 billion in trade in Q1 2024.
The visit follows a 2024 China-Africa summit where President Xi Jinping promised $50 billion in aid over three years, as Beijing recalibrates its Africa policy amid domestic economic concerns and global geopolitical competition.