China calls for Maduro’s 'immediate release', denounces US use of force

China on Sunday urged the United States to release deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, without delay, according to a report by the Global Times. Beijing also called on Washington to stop efforts to topple Venezuela’s government and to address differences through dialogue and negotiation.

The Chinese government said it was seriously concerned about Washington’s forcible cChina has urged the US to guarantee the personal safety of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, secure their immediate release, cease efforts to overthrow Venezuela’s government, and resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation.ontrol of Maduro and his wife, as well as their transfer out of the country. Officials described the development as deeply troubling and said it raised serious questions under international law.

Foreign ministry condemns use of force

China’s foreign ministry said Beijing was “deeply shocked and strongly condemns the use of force by the US against a sovereign country and the use of force against the president of a country”.

“China firmly opposes such hegemonic behaviour by the US, which seriously violates international law, violates Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threatens peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. We urge the US to abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and stop violating the sovereignty and security of other countries,” it said.

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The United States on Saturday announced a dramatic escalation in its actions against Venezuela, saying it had carried out a “large-scale strike” and captured the country’s President. The development follows weeks of heightened tension, during which Venezuelans had feared a direct military intervention.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Maduro and his wife had been “captured and flown out of the country” following the operation, which he said was conducted “in conjunction with US law enforcement”.

Officials told NBC News that he and his wife were flown by helicopter to New York and taken to the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, where he will be processed before being held at the facility. Authorities added that the Venezuelan president is expected to appear in court by Monday evening.