Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who downplayed the role of international law.

In contrast, the Chinese spokesperson emphasized that it is an essential instrument for resolving disputes.

She also stressed that upholding international law is key to safeguarding international fairness and justice and preventing the world from reverting to the law of the jungle.

Mao pointed out that major powers must assume the responsibility of respecting the authority of international law and fulfilling the obligations it imposes.

The Chinese position comes amid growing global debates about respect for multilateralism and the international system established after World War II.

Trump’s words come amid unilateral, belligerent, threatening, and aggressive actions by the United States against Venezuela and other nations that do not align with Washington’s interests.

Beijing rejects the notion that any single nation should act as the “world’s policeman” and refuses to accept that any country can assume the role of international judge.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that the sovereignty and security of all nations must be fully protected under international law.

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