US Senator Ted Cruz Condemns China Over “Largest Crackdown” On Christians, Demands Release Of Detained Pastor.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Cruz said he was “glad to see the U.S. Senate unanimously pass resolution condemning the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin,” calling the incident part of a disturbing pattern of systematic persecution of Christians in China.

The United States Senator, Ted Cruz, has condemned what he described as a “grave violation of religious freedom and human dignity” by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) following the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin, the leader of one of China’s largest underground churches.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Cruz said he was “glad to see the U.S. Senate unanimously pass resolution condemning the abduction of Pastor Ezra Jin,” calling the incident part of a disturbing pattern of systematic persecution of Christians in China.

“In China, Christians are fighting daily for their religious freedom against the Chinese Communist Party,” Cruz wrote.

Accompanying the post was a video of his Senate floor speech, in which he accused the Chinese government of launching the largest coordinated nationwide crackdown on Christians in more than four decades.

“I rise today to speak about a grave matter and a clear violation of religious freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law,” Cruz declared.

“On October 10, 2025, the Chinese Communist Party launched the largest coordinated nationwide crackdown in more than four decades against a Christian urban home house church in China. In that sweep, 23 pastors and church members of the Zion Church, one of China’s largest underground congregations, were arrested and wrongfully detained.”

The Texas senator said Pastor Ezra Jin and his congregation were not involved in any acts of violence, but were simply worshipping and serving God, when the regime labelled them enemies of the state.

Don’t expect Russia or China to save Nigeria if the U.S. invades; they’ll just condemn America in strong terms and do nothing, says Pastor Adeboye.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s service chiefs to act swiftly against the rising wave of killings across the country.

Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp, Adeboye said terrorists and their sponsors must be eliminated “no matter how influential they may be,” and called on the President to seek diplomatic support from the United States.

On current action, he said:
“When giving orders to the service chiefs this time around, we should make it clear to them that they are not only to eliminate the terrorists they should eliminate their sponsors, no matter how influential they may be.”

Warning against reliance on foreign powers, Adeboye added:
“If America should attack us, China is not coming to defend us. Russia will not come to defend us… Britain is not going to come and help us.”

He stressed the urgency of the situation:
“This is not the time for joking. This is not the time for drama… The point is, people are dying. Innocent people are dying.”

Critiquing a recent presidential statement, he said:
“I almost spoke last month when I heard the speech of my in-law, the President… where I heard him say, ‘All is well now, displaced people have returned to their villages.’ I almost said, ‘The one who wrote that speech for my President, my in-law, does not like him.’”

Adeboye concluded:
“Do you think I asked you to fast for 100 days for fun? Didn’t I share with you, my children, that God said this would be a remarkable year? Didn’t I share with you that God said the wind that started blowing last year would be more violent this year?”

China reiterates support for Nigeria’s sovereignty and stability as Ambassador Yu Dunhai meets NSA Nuhu Ribadu, rejecting foreign interference and pledging deeper security cooperation.

U.S. Drafts Military Options for Possible Action in Northern Nigeria as Trump Issues Intervention statement.

The United States military has drafted a range of contingency plans for possible action in Nigeria after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” over alleged attacks on Christians claims Nigerian officials insist are false.

According to The New York Times, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has submitted three tiers of operational proposals to the Department of War at the request of Secretary Pete Hegseth. The plans are categorized as heavy, medium, and light options.

Under the heavy option, an aircraft carrier strike group would be deployed to the Gulf of Guinea, with fighter jets or long-range bombers striking targets in northern Nigeria.
The medium option involves drone strikes using MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator aircraft against militant camps, convoys, and vehicles.

The light option focuses on intelligence sharing, logistics, and joint missions with Nigerian forces against Boko Haram and other Islamist groups.

Military officials warn that none of the limited options would end Nigeria’s long-running insurgency without a massive, Iraq-style campaign something Washington is not prepared to pursue.

Trump has maintained his threat, saying the U.S. is “ready, willing, and able” to act if the alleged persecution of Christians continues.

China has meanwhile declared firm support for Nigeria, warning against countries using religion or human rights as excuses to interfere in other nations’ internal affairs.

Nigeria has also pushed back strongly. Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, said there is no evidence of state-backed religious genocide and urged Washington to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty. He stressed that Nigeria needs equipment and intelligence not foreign troops on its soil.

We’re number one nuclear power in the world – Trump boasts amid tension in Nigeria.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday boasted that the United States has the best military equipment in the world.

Trump, who spoke at the American Business Forum, said he rebuilt the American military with the best missiles, rockets and other dangerous weapons.

According to Trump, the United States is the number one nuclear power followed by Russia and China.

He said, “I rebuilt the military, we have the best military in the world, we make the best equipment, the best missiles, rockets and the best everything.

“We’re the number one nuclear power, which I hate to admit because it’s so horrible. Russia is second. China is a distant third, but they will catch us within four or five years… And we’re maybe working on a plan to denuclearize the three of us.”

His remark is coming amid fear of possible US military action in Nigeria following alleged Christian genocide in the most populous black nation.

Trump, who designated Nigeria as Country of Particular Concerns on Friday, had also threatened that the US military may strike in Nigeria to take out the perpetrators of alleged Christian persecution if the Nigerian government fails to stop the terrorists.

US angry over Nigeria’s rejection of military base, not Christian killings CSO alleges.

A civil society organisation, Grassroot Advocacy for Peace and Good Governance, has claimed that the recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump were not about alleged religious persecution but rather a reaction to Nigeria’s refusal to approve a U.S. military base and deportee resettlement deal.

Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the group’s chairman, Usman Muhammed Anache, alleged that Washington had been pressuring Abuja to allow the establishment of a U.S. military base following the withdrawal of American forces from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.

According to him, Nigeria’s decision to decline the proposal, coupled with its recent alignment with BRICS, the economic bloc led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, may have further strained relations between the two countries.

“The U.S. is displeased because Nigeria refused its request to set up a military base and to house American deportees. They have now resorted to using religion, knowing how sensitive Nigerians are to faith-related issues,” Anache said.

He commended Nigerian Christian leaders who openly rejected Trump’s claim of “Christian genocide,” noting that terrorist attacks in the country have affected both Muslims and Christians alike.

Anache further praised the Federal Government for what he described as its steadfastness in defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and promoting peace across West Africa.

“The divisive tactic of using religion to destabilize Nigeria will never succeed. This has been their plan since independence, but Nigeria has always stood united,” he added.

Trump had last week accused Nigeria of allowing the mass killing of Christians and threatened possible U.S. military action, a remark that has continued to attract condemnation from within and outside the country.

U.S. Rep Hits Back At China Over Criticism Of Trump’s Warning To Nigerian Govt.

U.S. Representative Riley M. Moore has hit back at China’s criticism of America’s position on alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, insisting that China cannot dictate American foreign policy.

Moore accused China of marginalizing ethnic minorities in their country and clamping down on religious freedom. According to him, such actions strips them of the moral rights to lecture the United States on the issue.

In a post on X, Moore said, “President (Donald) Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering horrific persecution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

“China will not dictate our foreign policy to us, and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy that recently arrested 30 Christian pastors for their faith and throws ethnic minorities in concentration camps,” he added.

His comments came after China accused the United States of using religion and human rights as pretexts to interfere in Nigeria’s internal affairs.

Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China “firmly supports the Tinubu administration as it leads its people on a development path suited to its national conditions.”

“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,” Mao added.

The diplomatic exchange follows President Trump’s warning of possible military action against Nigeria over what he described as the government’s failure to curb the killing of Christians.

China takes home about $16 billion from Nigeria every year — that’s roughly $44 million every single day.

Based on official data (Chinese Customs, Nigeria’s NBS & UN COMTRADE — Oct. 2025 updates):

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Where the money comes from

1️⃣ Imports into Nigeria (≈ 86%)
• Nigeria bought $18.9bn of Chinese goods in 2024 — machinery, phones, vehicles, textiles, solar
• 2025 Jan–Sept already $14.2bn → full-year trend ~$19bn

(Local customs recorded N14.15trn ≈ $8.8bn @ N1,600/$ — but COMTRADE confirms higher USD valuation.)

2️⃣ Nigeria’s exports to China (≈ 14%)
• China purchased just $3bn of Nigerian crude, LNG, sesame, copper in 2024
• 2025 spike: +236% growth → $1.8bn Jan–Sept

3️⃣ Construction & loans
• Chinese contractors executed $2.1bn of roads/rail (e.g., Lagos–Ibadan line, Lekki Port)
• Interest on Belt-and-Road loans: ~$250m/year (Nigeria still owes $5.3bn)

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The totals
• 2024: $21.3bn China–Nigeria flows
• 2025: ~$22bn projected

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The imbalance — Nigeria bleeds cash
• Nigeria → China: $3bn (oil, agricultural goods)
• China → Nigeria: $19bn (phones, cement, electronics)

➡ China walks away with a $16bn net surplus every year
➡ 80% of the value stays in China

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Hard numbers to digest
• $16bn = 4× the entire Nigeria 2025 education budget
• Just one Chinese phone factory in Ogun ships $1.2bn profit back yearly
• Huawei alone secured $1.8bn in Nigerian government contracts in 2024
• Nigeria owes China more than World Bank debt on key infrastructure

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The bottom line

China extracts $16 billion NET from Nigeria annually —
the biggest one-way financial pipeline in Africa.

That’s the real definition of “win-win” — and China wins twice.

China declare support for Nigeria, oppose US President Trump threat

China Backs Nigeria, Cautions U.S. Against Military Interference.

China has expressed strong support for Nigeria amid threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to launch military action over alleged persecution of Christians in the country.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, made this known at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday, saying China “firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, or threaten them with sanctions and force.”

Ning added that Beijing stands firmly with Nigeria as it “leads its people on a development path suited to its national conditions,” describing the country as a “comprehensive strategic partner.”

Trump had recently accused Nigeria’s government of religious persecution and hinted at deploying American troops to protect Christians a claim that has drawn sharp reactions from Abuja.

Responding on Monday, Daniel Bwala, a senior aide to President Bola Tinubu, said Nigeria welcomes security cooperation but will not accept foreign troops on its soil. He described Trump’s threat as a product of misinformation spread by separatist elements, particularly members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Bwala added that the genocide narrative was being amplified by groups seeking to influence U.S. policymakers, insisting that independent reports show no evidence of state-backed persecution. He called on Washington to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and instead support the country with intelligence and military equipment to combat insecurity.

China warns against interference in Nigeria’s affairs after US threat of military action.

China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “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”.

Ning was answering a question on US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians.

IDF Drops Chinese Cars, Switches to Japan's Mitsubishi Fleet
After three years with China's Chery Tiggo 8, the Israeli army is swapping 600 vehicles for Mitsubishi Outlanders amid data-security fears. The IDF now bars Chinese models near sensitive bases, though some MG cars still operate inside Tel Aviv's Kirya compound

#UPDATE Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on Thursday to calm the trade war between China and the United States that has roiled global markets, with Washington cutting some tariffs and Beijing committing to keep supplies of critical rare earths.

Trump Orders U.S. to Resume Nuclear Testing Amid China, Russia Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing, citing the need to match China and Russia’s programs. His announcement came shortly before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Trump said the move was necessary because other global powers are advancing their nuclear capabilities, though he did not clarify whether the U.S. will test nuclear warheads — last conducted in 1992 — or delivery systems. The U.S. remains a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which prohibits atomic explosions.

He claimed the U.S. holds the largest nuclear arsenal and praised modernization efforts under his administration. China urged Washington to uphold its treaty commitments and support global disarmament.

The decision follows recent Russian weapons tests, including a nuclear-capable underwater drone. Trump said the U.S. is open to discussing denuclearization with Russia and China but insisted renewed testing is “appropriate” given current global developments.

Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years.

President Donald Trump called on US military leaders to resume testing US nuclear weapons in order to keep pace with other countries such as Russia and China.

"Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis," he wrote on social media just before meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

The US has more nuclear weapons than any other country, Trump said, with Russia second and China a "distant third". It has not conducted nuclear weapons testing since 1992.

It comes just days after Trump denounced Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile, which reportedly has an unlimited range.

Trump's post on Wednesday night acknowledges the "tremendous destructive power" of nuclear weapons, but said he had "no choice" but to update and renovate the US arsenal during his first term in office.

He also said that China's nuclear programme "will be even within 5 years".

Trump's post did not include details of how the tests would occur, but wrote the "process will begin immediately".

It marks an apparent reversal of a long-standing US policy. The last US nuclear weapons test was in 1992, before former Republican President George HW Bush issued a moratorium as the Cold War ended.

China is holding firm to its goal of landing astronauts on the moon before 2030, outlining a packed schedule of development and testing for its ambitious crewed lunar program

ABU Debunks Viral Claim Linking It to Nuclear Weapons Development.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed a viral social media video alleging that the institution was secretly involved in developing nuclear weapons for Nigeria.

In a statement by the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar, ABU described the AI-generated video as false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public about Nigeria’s peaceful nuclear energy program.

The video had claimed that Nigerian scientists in the 1980s enriched weapons grade uranium in Kaduna, with ABU researchers allegedly obtaining centrifuge equipment from Pakistan’s AQ Khan network.

Umar, however, debunked these allegations as baseless and unsubstantiated, clarifying that during the 1980s, most scientists at ABU’s Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT) were still undergoing training abroad and could not have been involved in any uranium enrichment activity.

He emphasized that all of Nigeria’s nuclear activities have been transparent and strictly for peaceful purposes, in line with the country’s commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Pelindaba Treaty, which ban nuclear weapons development.

According to Umar, the Centre for Energy Research and Training, founded in 1976, operates in partnership with the IAEA and other international collaborators from the U.S., Russia, and China and has never engaged in any secret weapons project.

“ABU has consistently focused on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to promote national development,” he stated, adding that the university’s founder, Sir Ahmadu Bello, had shown early interest in peaceful atomic research after visiting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the U.S. in 1960.

He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing science and technology for the benefit of humanity and to upholding Nigeria’s international obligations on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

China Reportedly Tightens Rules for Influencers; Mandates Proof of University Qualifications before discussing professional subjects.

China has introduced stricter regulations for social media influencers, requiring anyone who discusses professional topics such as medicine, finance, law, or education to provide proof of their qualifications before posting content.

Under the new rules issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), influencers must show evidence of formal training, a university degree, or verified professional expertise before they can share advice in these sensitive fields.

The move is part of Beijing’s ongoing effort to tighten oversight of online content and curb the spread of misinformation. Platforms including Douyin, Weibo, and Bilibili are now responsible for verifying the credentials of creators. Influencers who fail to comply risk account suspension or permanent closure, as well as fines of up to 100,000 yuan (about $14,000).

Authorities say the policy aims to ensure that professional advice shared online comes from credible sources, protecting users from misleading or inaccurate information. However, digital analysts warn that the move could further centralize control over online discourse and limit independent voices, especially in areas where social media has become an alternative source of information.

The new rules come amid broader efforts by Beijing to regulate influencer activity and enforce “orderly and healthy” communication on Chinese social platforms, reflecting the government’s growing influence over how expertise and public opinion are expressed online.

Trump, Anwar Sign US-Malaysia Trade Deal on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday signed a new trade agreement aimed at strengthening US access to critical minerals. Under the deal, Kuala Lumpur pledged not to impose bans or export quotas on rare earths and other key minerals shipped to the United States, as China continues to tighten its control over the global supply chain.

EFCC Arrests Akwa Ibom School Owner over ₦3 million Alleged Visa and Scholarship Scam.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, has arrested Mrs. Imaobong Cyril Okpong, owner of Michael Udonquak Schools, Mbierebe, Akwa Ibom State, for allegedly running multiple visa and foreign scholarship scams.

According to the EFCC, Okpong’s arrest followed a petition by Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Nse Bassey, who accused her of defrauded her of ₦3 million under the pretext of securing university admission and processing Canadian visas for her and her husband.

Bassey said the suspect approached her in February 2024 with an offer to help secure a foreign scholarship. She stated that she only made payment after Okpong signed a notarized indemnity agreement, after which she transferred ₦3 million to the suspect’s First Bank account.

However, after receiving the money, Okpong allegedly became unreachable and began rejecting calls, failing to fulfill her promises despite the signed agreement.

Bassey further alleged that Okpong had defrauded several other victims. “I met one of her victims in China who got stranded when she discovered there was no scholarship. Some of her victims travelled abroad with fake documents and were either stranded or deported, losing huge sums of money,” she said.

The EFCC confirmed that the suspect would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.