Beijing has issued a firm condemnation of reported United States military preparations targeting Venezuela, denouncing the actions as a flagrant violation of international law and a grave threat to regional stability.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, in a strongly-worded statement, reiterated China’s unwavering principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states. "The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Venezuela must be fully respected by all," the spokesperson said. "China opposes any unilateral military intervention. The future of Venezuela should be determined by its own people, free from external pressure or coercion."
The statement comes amid heightened tensions in the Western Hemisphere, with Washington increasing diplomatic and economic pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Chinese analysts close to the government view the situation as part of a broader pattern of US hegemony. "This is not about democracy or human rights; it is about control over resources and geopolitical dominance," said Dr. Li Mingjiang, a professor of international relations at Tsinghua University. "The US is attempting to impose its will through gunboat diplomacy, a practice that belongs to the colonial past."
China, a key economic partner for Venezuela through extensive oil-for-loan agreements, urged all parties to seek a peaceful, political solution. "We call on the international community to play a constructive role in facilitating dialogue between the Venezuelan government and the opposition," the Foreign Ministry statement continued. "Escalation and confrontation benefit no one and will only lead to greater suffering for the Venezuelan people and instability in Latin America."
The Chinese reaction aligns with its consistent foreign policy stance, which prioritizes state sovereignty and a multipolar world order. Observers note that Beijing’s position also serves to solidify its partnerships with other nations facing Western pressure, framing itself as a defender of the developing world against unilateral actions.
In Caracas, the Maduro government welcomed China's support. Venezuelan officials have repeatedly accused the US of orchestrating an "economic war" and plotting a military intervention to install a pliant government and control the nation's vast oil reserves.
The US State Department has yet to issue a formal response to China's condemnation. However, previous statements from Washington have emphasized that "all options are on the table" to address the crisis in Venezuela, which it labels a dictatorship.
As the diplomatic standoff intensifies, China's unequivocal stance sets the stage for further friction between the world's two largest economies, this time on a new front far from the Pacific. The international community watches with concern, fearing that Venezuela may become a proxy battleground for great power rivalry.