Chinese Consulate General in Lagos

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

Summer tourism is booming at the Sui and Tang Luoyang City Scenic Area in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province.
During the summer vacation, the scenic area has added more performances and interactive activities, offering visitors an immersive experience of the history and cultural charm of the ancient capital.

11/08/2026

Chinese Word of the Day
Heading out across the city? You’ll want to know this one!
地铁 (dì tiě) means subway / metro — a convenient way to get around the city.
Example:
我每天坐地铁上班。
I take the subway to work every day.
Learn a new Chinese word every day and discover how Chinese fits into everyday life.

10/08/2026

On August 10th, Consul General Yan Yuqing attended the opening ceremony of the Chinese language training course for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Zone A Headquarters.

10/08/2026

Safe China Travel

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The 2026 International Low-Altitude Economy Expo opened in Shanghai on July 22, running through July 25 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Under the theme "Riding the New Low-Altitude Momentum, Opening a New Chapter of the Economy," the event highlights China's fast-growing low-altitude sector.Spanning 60,000 square meters, the expo brings together more than 400 domestic and international exhibitors and features over 80 high-level forums and interactive public programs. Visitors can explore the latest in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, drones, and aerial service solutions.The low-altitude economy — built on drones, flying vehicles, and smart air mobility — has become a vibrant new frontier of China's innovation-driven development, offering fresh answers to urban transport, logistics, and emergency response. Expos like this one show how Chinese cities are turning the sky above into a new space for growth.

09/08/2026

Chinese Word of the Day: 书法 (shū fǎ)Pronunciation: shū fǎMeaning: calligraphyExample Sentence:他练习书法已经十年了，写得一手好字。(Tā liànxí shūfǎ yǐjīng shí nián le, xiě de yī shǒu hǎo zì.)He has been practicing calligraphy for ten years and writes beautifully.A little deeper:The word 书法 is made of two parts: 书 means "writing," and 法 means "method," "rule," or "art." Together, they describe far more than neat handwriting — in Chinese culture, 书法 is a centuries-old art form that turns written characters into expressions of rhythm, balance, and personal character.A calligrapher uses the "four treasures of the study": brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. With every stroke — pressing, lifting, turning, and pausing — the writer creates something that is both structured and spontaneous. There is a saying: "字如其人" (zì rú qí rén), meaning "Your handwriting reflects your character." In this sense, practicing calligraphy is also a way to cultivate patience and discipline.Good calligraphy is not only beautiful to look at; it carries the spirit of the writer. One stroke at a time, it connects the past with the present.

06/08/2026

On August 5th, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos,Jointly with the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, successfully held the Third Lagos Forum 2026,theme on "A PEOPLE-CENTRED APPROACH TO AI GOVERNANCE: China-Nigeria Cooperation for Bridging the AI Divide". Consul General Yan Yuqing attended and made a keynote speech. Nearly 150 representatives from local media,think tanks,universities,chambers of commerce, Chinese enterprises and other sectors attended the event.

06/08/2026

29 Nigerians undergo cataract screening as China renews free eye care initiative.
The Chinese Community in Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free cataract for low-income Nigerians under the ‘Renewed Hope, Rebirth of the Light’ Programme.
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‎The renewed commitment comes as the programme records another milestone with 29 cataract patients undergoing pre-operative examinations at The Eye Doctors Clinic in Gbagada, Lagos ahead of their surgeries, stated that a total number of 770 patients have regained their sight under the initiative since it begun.
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Among the beneficiaries is 82-year-old Alhaji Bashiru Aregbe, who has lived with cataracts for several years, leaving his vision severely impaired.
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‎He is one of the latest beneficiaries of the Chinese community’s free cataract treatment initiative aimed at restoring sight to low-income Nigerians.
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‎Speaking on the significance of the programme, Chairman of the HuaXing Arts Troupe in Nigeria, Dr Eric Ni, described philanthropy as more than a slogan, saying it is a commitment to action regardless of the background of a patient.
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‎He said: “Philanthropy is never just a slogan; it is a genuine, step-by-step commitment to action, regardless of where the patients come from, what occupation they hold, or what religion they practice. As long as they need it, we remain open arms.
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‎”This care from Chinese expatriate groups is always available throughout Nigeria, without any barriers or distinctions.”
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‎Ni extended appreciation to the Chinese community in Lagos and members of the overseas Chinese business community whose support has sustained the programme.
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‎He said: “We appreciate the Consulate-General of China in Lagos for their unwavering support and to all friends from the community of overseas Chinese businesses for their generous participation, which has provided a solid foundation for this act of love.”
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‎He called on Nigerians to see the initiative as a lasting expression of friendship between the two countries.
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‎”We call on every Nigerian friend to remember that the Chinese community has always been present and will never leave. We are always on the path of serving the public good, and for what comes next, may light illuminate even more corners,” he said.
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‎The ‘Renewed Hope, Rebirth of the Light’ programme continues to stand as one of the most visible expressions of Chinese-Nigerian people-to-people diplomacy, combining medical outreach with a broader message of solidarity between the two nations.

By Henry Obetta‎‎The Chinese Community in Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free cataract for low-income Nigerians under the ‘Renewed Hope, Rebirth of the Light’ Programme.‎‎The renewed commitment comes as the programme records another milestone with 29 cataract patients u...