China Backs Maduro Amidst Contested Venezuelan Election

Beijing supports Maduro's presidency as Venezuela faces international criticism and domestic unrest over disputed election results.

Venezuela's electoral council declared Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, contradicting exit polls favoring opposition candidate Gonzalez.
The Carter Center and numerous countries criticized the election, deeming it undemocratic and lacking integrity.
China and Russia endorsed Maduro, while the U.S. and several Latin American nations supported Gonzalez.
Protests erupted across Venezuela, with thousands rallying against Maduro and calling for the election results to be overturned.
China's substantial investments in Venezuela, including $60 billion in projects, are seen as a key reason for its support of Maduro.