Overview
- In talks with Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi said no country can act as the world’s police or judge and denounced the use or threat of force.
- Xi Jinping criticized unilateral “bullying acts,” as China backed an emergency UN Security Council discussion and called for the detained couple’s release.
- Pakistan issued a cautious statement urging restraint, de-escalation and adherence to international law while monitoring the safety of its nationals in Venezuela.
- U.S. authorities are holding Nicolás Maduro in a New York detention center pending a Monday court appearance on drug-related charges following the Caracas raid.
- Beijing’s strong response reflects deep economic stakes in Venezuela, including about $1.6 billion in purchases in 2024 and earlier multi‑billion‑dollar investments by Chinese state oil firms.