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Posted By Admin On March 21st, 2026

China has said it is willing to work with Nigeria to ensure the full implementation of zero tariff with the 53 African countries sharing diplomatic relations with the Asian giants as announced by President Xi Jinping last month.

The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, made this known at the“China-Nigeria Good Partners-Celebration of International Taijiquan Day” in Abuja on Wednesday.

DAILY POST reports that 2026 marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria, and is also the “China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.”

Jianzing noted that during this period, the political mutual trust between the two countries has deepened as economic and trade cooperation has yielded fruitful results, while people-to-people exchanges have become increasingly close.

According to him, the two nations have supported each other in international affairs, making the friendship ever stronger.

“Last month, in his congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit, President Xi Jinping announced that China would fully implement zero-tariff measures on 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations,” he said.

“China is willing to work with Nigeria to ensure that this major initiative is implemented and takes effect as soon as possible, using tariff reductions to boost trade, multiply people’s livelihoods, and contribute to Nigeria’s economic and social development, working together on the path to modernization.

“In 2026, we are willing to work with Our Nigerian friends to continue to earnestly implement the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, solidly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during the summit, build more exchange platforms, promote cultural exchanges between China and Nigeria,” he stated.

Also speaking, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, said the event underscored the intersection of sport, culture and diplomacy.

“It’s a convergence of culture, history, education, health and lifestyle, all in one particular event, and it is also a sport,” Dikko said, adding that the commission fully supports the initiative.

“We will continue to collaborate to advance the mutual relationship between Nigeria and China,” he said.

Also speaking, Permanent Secretary, Social Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Olubunmi Olowokere said, “in our fast-paced world, where stress and lifestyle-related illnesses are on the rise, the principles of Tai Chi offer a powerful antidote.

“Our core responsibility is the welfare, empowerment, and well-being of the Residents of the Federal Capital Territory. We are constantly seeking innovative and accessible ways to improve the quality of life for our people, from youth development to the care of the elderly, and from gender inclusion to public health awareness.”

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/19/were-ready-to-implement-full-zero-tariff-on-nigeria-others-china/