Arise News, a Nigerian world news channel, posted on 4 November 2025 an article titled "China Warns US Against Interfering in Nigeria's Affairs after Trump's Military Threat" by Faridah Abdulkadiri.
President Trump in a post on Truth Social requested the US Department of War to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria if it continues to allow the killing of Christians. The spokesperson for China's foreign ministry responded: "As Nigeria's comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries internal affairs and threatening other countries with sanctions and force."
Comment: President Trump's threat is a headscratcher. Nigeria has faced a long-standing threat from the Boko Haram terrorist organization that has killed many Christians and Muslims in northern Nigeria. The government of Nigeria strongly opposes Boko Haram and has even received some American assistance over the years to counter the organization.