Beijing [China], January 5 (ANI): China has voiced strong opposition to the United States’ forcible control of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, warning against unilateral bullying and asserting that no country has the authority to act as the world’s “policeman” or an “international judge” in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Sunday while holding the seventh round of the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing. Wang said China consistently opposes the use or threat of force, as well as the imposition of one country’s will on another.
Wang noted that the current international situation has become more volatile and complex, with unilateral bullying growing increasingly severe. Referring to recent developments in Venezuela, he said the sudden change in the situation there has drawn widespread attention from the international community.
“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 under international law.
He further stated that China remains committed to working with the international community, including Pakistan, to uphold the United Nations Charter, maintain fundamental international norms, respect the sovereignty of all nations, and safeguard global peace and development.
Wang also reiterated China’s vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, emphasizing dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to international law as the preferred path to resolving global challenges.
Maduro was captured by US forces during a military operation on Saturday and is currently in American custody. Delcy Rodriguez assumed charge late Sunday as Venezuela’s acting president.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning, saying Rodriguez must give the United States “total access” or face consequences “probably worse than Maduro.”
Earlier, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the United States needs full access to Venezuela’s resources, particularly oil. “We need total access. We need access to the oil and to other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country,” he said.
Trump also repeated remarks he had made earlier to The Atlantic, warning that Rodriguez would face a fate worse than that of former President Nicolas Maduro if she does not “do the right thing.” He did not specify what actions he expects from her, CNN reported.
US authorities confirmed that Nicolas Maduro and his wife are scheduled to appear before a federal judge on Monday at 12 p.m. local time, marking their first court appearance following the US operation carried out on Saturday.
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