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China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after Washington carried out massive military strikes on the capital, Caracas, as well as other regions, and abducted the leader.
Beijing, yesterday, insisted the safety of Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores be a priority, and called on the US to “stop toppling the Government of Venezuela”, calling the attack a “clear violation of international law“.
It was the second statement issued by China since Saturday, after US President Donald Trump said Washington had taken Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
On Saturday, Beijing slammed the US for “hegemonic acts” and “blatant use of force” against Venezuela and its President, urging Washington to abide by the United Nations charter. China is closely watching developments in Venezuela, according to Andy Mok, a senior research fellow at the Center for China and Globalisation. China is Venezuela’s largest buyer of oil, Mok added, although the country accounts for only 4-5 percent of its total oil imports. Beyond energy, he said, China has growing trade and investment interests across Latin America, meaning Beijing is paying close attention to political shifts in the region.
