BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stinging condemnation on Saturday, demanding the United States immediately cease "hegemonic acts" and stop violating the sovereignty and security of other nations.
The statement follows a "large-scale" U.S. military operation in Venezuela that reportedly led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Key Details of the Statement:
"Deeply Shocked": Beijing expressed "deep shock" at the "blatant use of force" against a sovereign state and its sitting president.
Violations of Law: A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that U.S. actions "seriously violate international law" and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter.
Regional Threat: China warned that such military intervention threatens the "peace and security of Latin America and the Caribbean region."
The Demand: The official statement concluded with a firm call for Washington to "abide by international law... and stop violating other countries' sovereignty and security."
Context of the Escalation
The U.S. operation, confirmed by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, involved strikes on military and civilian installations across Venezuela.
While the U.S. justifies the move as a necessary action against a "narco-state," China—alongside Russia and Brazil—has categorized the event as a dangerous precedent of "armed aggression" that undermines global multilateralism.
