Foreign Ministry spokesman answers reporters about U.S. forcible control of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife
Q: According to reports, on January 3, the United States sent troops to forcibly control Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and transport them out of the country. Many governments have voiced their opposition to this. What is China’s comment on this?
A: China expresses serious concern over the US’s forcible control of President Maduro and his wife and their deportation. The US’s actions clearly violate international law and basic norms governing international relations, as well as the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. China calls on the United States to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release President Maduro and his wife, stop subverting the Venezuelan regime, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: China always opposes imposing one country’s will on another
China always opposes the use or threat of force, as well as any imposition of one country’s will on another, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday when speaking of the situation in Venezuela.
Wang said the current international situation is more volatile and intertwined, with unilateral bullying becoming increasingly severe.
“We never believe that any country can play the role of world policeman, nor do we agree that any country can claim itself to be an international judge,” Wang said, adding that the sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected by international law.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and Global Times
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