China Demands Immediate Release of Maduro After U.S. Detention, Citing International Law
China has demanded the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after their capture by U.S. forces in a military operation that has set off global diplomatic tension.
Beijing’s call intensifies a geopolitical clash between China and the United States over Venezuela’s future and raises stakes for international law and regional stability.
According to China’s official statements and diplomatic remarks at the United Nations Security Council, Beijing says the U.S. operation in Venezuela was a breach of international norms and sovereignty that must be reversed. China’s deputy ambassador to the UN, Sun Lei, described Washington’s actions as “unilateral, illegal and bullying” and demanded Maduro’s release to uphold the principles of the UN Charter.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian reiterated these demands at a regular briefing, saying Beijing was “deeply shocked” and urging that Maduro and his wife be freed and protected.
This Chinese response comes as Maduro appears in U.S. court on federal charges, a situation that has divided global opinion and drawn criticism from several countries concerned about precedent and sovereignty.
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“The United States must respect international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty,” China’s envoy said, framing the demand as essential to diplomatic order.
China’s stance matters because Beijing has longstanding economic and political ties with Venezuela and is seeking to assert a multipolar world order against perceived U.S. unilateralism.
Next, world leaders and the UN Security Council are expected to debate formal resolutions or statements addressing both the Venezuela operation and China’s release demand.
The coming days could shape broader global consensus on the use of force, sovereignty and diplomatic norms.
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