On Saturday, January 3, 2026, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed deep shock and strong condemnation of the U.S.’s recent military strikes on Venezuela 🌎⚖️. China called the action a blatant violation of international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty.
The U.S. launched strikes on key targets in Venezuela, and U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the operation was “successfully” carried out. He added that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been detained and “flown out of the country.”
China’s spokesperson warned that these hegemonic acts undermine peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean, urging the U.S. to respect the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and stop infringing on other nations’ sovereignty.
“China firmly opposes the use of force against a sovereign state,” the spokesperson said, calling for diplomacy over coercion and stressing that stability in the region depends on mutual respect and adherence to international norms.
As tensions rise, regional observers are watching closely: could this confrontation reshape geopolitical alliances or spark wider unrest? 🤔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
