The study provides an overview of China's presence in Nigeria, which led to the development of trade, infrastructure, and diplomatic ties between 2000 and 2025. It details how the two governments of these nations implemented economic strategies meant to support their respective economies, which in turn helped to forge their relationship. During this period, there was significant growth, expansion, and development, characterized by a win-win diplomatic relationship. The impact of this relationship has been to stabilise the economy by limiting underdevelopment. However, this literature review seeks to identify and address the stages of this relation as well as its impacts.