Beijing | The Chinese government has issued an urgent and stern demand to the United States for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In an official statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Beijing described the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of the Venezuelan leader as a “clear violation of international law” and a “hegemonic act” that threatens the peace and security of Latin America and the Caribbean. China expressed deep shock and strong condemnation over what it termed a “blatant use of force against a sovereign state.”
Beyond demanding their release, China has urged the Trump administration to ensure the personal safety and dignity of the presidential couple while they are in custody. Reports confirm that Maduro and his wife were transported by helicopter to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, late Saturday night. The Chinese spokesperson called on Washington to immediately cease its attempts to “topple the legitimate government of Venezuela” and return to the principles of the UN Charter, which prohibit foreign intervention in the internal affairs of sovereign nations. Beijing, a major creditor and close ally of Caracas, emphasized that any political crisis in Venezuela should be resolved through internal dialogue and peaceful negotiations rather than military aggression.
The fallout of the U.S. raid has already reached the global stage, with China and Russia reportedly calling for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address the legality of the U.S. strike. While the Trump administration argues that the operation was necessary to dismantle a “narco-terrorist” regime, China’s firm stance highlights a growing international divide. For now, Beijing continues to recognize the administration in Caracas—now led by Interim President Delcy Rodríguez—as the rightful government, warning that the U.S. action sets a “dangerous precedent” for global diplomacy and the rule of law.
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