- China said it strongly condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela and actions taken against the country’s president, calling them violations of international law and sovereignty.
- Beijing urged the United States to abide by the UN Charter and warned the actions threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean.
China said it is “deeply shocked” and “strongly condemns” what it described as the United States’ use of force against Venezuela and actions taken against the country’s president, according to an official statement released Saturday.
In the statement, China said it “deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the U.S.’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.” Beijing said the actions violate international law and infringe on Venezuela’s sovereignty.
China said the U.S. actions “seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region.” The statement added, “China firmly opposes it,” using that wording verbatim.
The comments followed reports of U.S. military operations in Venezuela and statements by U.S. President Donald Trump confirming American involvement. China did not reference specific military systems or units but framed its response as opposition to the use of force and interference in another country’s internal affairs.
Beijing also issued a direct appeal to Washington. “We call on the U.S. to abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and stop violating other countries’ sovereignty and security,” the statement said.
China did not announce any retaliatory measures or diplomatic steps beyond its public condemnation. The statement did not specify whether Beijing would seek action through multilateral institutions or bilateral channels.
The remarks place China among several governments that have publicly criticized U.S. military action in Venezuela. Earlier statements from Caracas accused Washington of military aggression, while regional and international leaders called for emergency discussions at international forums.
The Chinese government did not comment on the legal status of Venezuela’s leadership or on U.S. allegations made in previous years against Venezuelan officials. Instead, the statement focused on international law, regional stability, and the principles of the UN Charter.