The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.

Beijing is "deeply shocked" by the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, one of China's key partners in Latin America. At the same time, China could find ways to use the kidnapping of Maduro for its own agenda.

Experts say Beijing may see the U.S.' seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro not as a license to move on Taiwan as much as a chance to undermine U.S. global leadership.

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro may have done more to hollow out China’s presence in his economy than Donald Trump ever could.

China’s top diplomat accused U.S. forces of acting like a “world judge” after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, stating that the move to put the Venezuelan president on trial in

China, a longtime ally of Venezuela, condemned the U.S. strike and capture of President Nicolás Maduro, which came hours after a high-level diplomatic meeting.

The legality of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces in Venezuela remains a subject of intense debate.

Not only did America capture one of China’s closest South American allies, it also exposed the limits of Chinese power. Some have asked whether America’s actions in Caracas could pave the way for something similar in Taipei.