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China Condemns US Seizure of Maduro, Demands Release, Vows to Protect Its Interests

Beijing, a key Venezuelan creditor and oil buyer, is now focused on protecting its people, assets, contracts as the dispute reaches the UN.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Wang Yi said no country can act as the world's police or judge, denouncing the operation as a breach of international law.
  • Xi Jinping warned against unilateral bullying acts and urged adherence to the UN Charter as China backed a Security Council debate on the raid.
  • Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China will safeguard nationals and commercial ties in Venezuela, with regulators reportedly assessing banks’ exposure.
  • Nicolás Maduro is being held in New York on drug-related charges with a court appearance scheduled Monday, according to U.S. authorities.
  • President Donald Trump said the U.S. will oversee Venezuela for now and is seeking total access to the country’s resources, including oil.