Venezuelan FM thanks China for backing sovereignty, condemns US actions

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Wednesday publicly expressed gratitude for China's support for his country's full sovereignty over its territory and natural resources, and for its strong criticism of recent US actions.

In a post on his X account, Gil highlighted China's condemnation of what Beijing and Caracas describe as serious violations of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty, along with acts of intimidation by the United States.

At a regular press briefing in Beijing the same day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed that Venezuela — as a sovereign state — has complete and permanent control over its natural resources and all economic activities within its borders.

Mao said US operations "seriously violate international law, gravely infringe upon Venezuela's sovereignty, and severely undermine the rights of the Venezuelan people," and that China "strongly condemns these actions."

This statement reflects China's consistent diplomatic stance following the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which has sparked international criticism and heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.