The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Yu Dunhai has explained that the independence anniversaries on October 1 is a shared national memory that binds both people together.
Ambassador Yu stated this at the reception to mark the 76th anniversary of China in Abuja on Wednesday.
Ambassador Yu noted that, over the past 76 years under the Communist Party of China, China has demonstrated a strong spirit of self-reform, uniting and leading the Chinese people in achieving two remarkable milestones: rapid economic growth and long-term social stability.
He added that China has undergone transformative changes, and the Chinese nation’s great rejuvenation has entered an irreversible historical trend.
“Over the past half century, China has lifted over 800 million people out of poverty, creating the ‘Chinese poverty alleviation miracle’, contributing to global poverty reduction and the progress of human development,” he said.
“In 2024, China’s GDP exceeded $18 trillion, with a per capita GDP surpassing $13,000. For years, China has contributed over 30% to global economic growth, serving as the primary engine of the world economy.
“We are now advancing the national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. On this new journey, we stand firmly on the right side of history and human progress, upholding the banners of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit to promote global peace and shared progress. In this process, we are eager to share development opportunities with African countries, including Nigeria, and the rest of the world. “
