US EditionMaduro calls on China as US mounts pressure on Venezuela. Will it answer?
China opposes US naval presence near Venezuela, citing sovereignty violations amid Washington's $50 million reward targeting President Maduro for alleged drug cartel leadership.
- On Thursday, China's Foreign Ministry condemned the United States naval forces' buildup near Venezuela, stating `China opposes any move that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and a country’s sovereignty and security`.
- The U.S. deployed naval and air assets to the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, including three Aegis guided-missile destroyers, at least 4,000 sailors and Marines, and a nuclear-powered attack submarine.
- Beijing's economic ties with Caracas include a $2.71 billion trade surplus and a private Chinese company planning over $1 billion investment to produce 60,000 barrels daily by 2026.
- President Nicolás Maduro deployed 4.5 million militia members, while ALBA and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned U.S. threats and urged regional unity.
- Analysts caution that the mission risks dangerous escalation as U.S. analysts and officials claim Maduro's involvement in drug trafficking lacks clear public evidence and U.S. intelligence agencies found no support.
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