Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian further underscored that China’s legitimate interests in Venezuela will be protected in accordance with the law.

The spokesperson added, “China respects Venezuela’s sovereignty and independence and believes that the Venezuelan government will properly handle internal affairs in accordance with its constitution and laws.”

Beijing strongly condemned the US military airstrike on the South American country and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

China and Venezuela maintain an unwavering strategic relationship with extensive multi-sector cooperation.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated Beijing’s commitment to respecting international law, while rejecting the notion that any single nation should act as the “world’s policeman” and international judge.

China previously urged the United States to release President Maduro and his wife and cease its attempts to subvert order in Venezuela.

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