Maduro, China and Venezuela
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China has strongly condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying it violated international law and threatens peace and security in Latin America. It said the U.S. should immediately release Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who are set to appear Monday in a New York court on drug trafficking and other charges.
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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.
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan.
China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an "emergency" meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world's police force and court,
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
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.