China condemns US attack on Venezuela and sends direct message to Trump

O Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned this Saturday (3) the military offensive of USA against a Venezuelaclassifying the action as a serious violation of international law and the sovereignty of an independent State. In an official note released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Beijing stated that the use of force represents a destabilizing factor with the potential to threaten peace and security throughout the world. Latin America and no Caribbean.

The Chinese demonstration takes place amid the intensification of international reactions to the North American attack, which, according to statements by the president Donald Trumpwould have resulted in the capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. To date, the operation announced by the United States has not been independently confirmed by multilateral organizations or Venezuelan authorities.

“Blatant use of force,” says Beijing

In the statement, the Chinese government stated that it was “deeply shocked” by the military action and highlighted that the offensive against Venezuela and its head of state contravenes basic norms of international relations. “China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the blatant use of force by the United States against a sovereign state and the action against its president,” says the note released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Also according to the Foreign Ministry, “such hegemonistic acts by the United States seriously violate international law and the sovereignty of Venezuela, in addition to threatening peace and security in the Latin American and Caribbean region.” The declaration reinforces Beijing’s historical position of opposition to the use of force as an instrument of foreign policy and to carrying out unilateral actions outside the framework of the multilateral system.

Call for respect for the UN Charter

In addition to the condemnation, China made a direct appeal to the North American government to stop the offensive and respect the international commitments assumed. “We urge the United States to comply with international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and to cease violations of the sovereignty and security of other countries,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The reference to United Nations and its Charter highlights the Chinese defense of multilateralism and the central role of international organizations in conflict mediation. For Beijing, military actions without international support increase the risks of escalation and make diplomatic solutions difficult.

International reactions accumulate

The Chinese position adds to similar manifestations from other countries. THE Brazilthrough the president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaalso condemned the offensive, stating that bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president set an “extremely dangerous precedent” for the international order. THE Russia classified the action as “armed aggression” and defended an emergency session of the UN Security Council.

These demonstrations highlight the concern of different governments with the regional and global impact of the offensive. Analysts point out that Latin America, historically marked by external interventions during the Cold War, had been treated, at least in diplomatic discourse, as a zone of peace and cooperation.

Geopolitical context and regional tensions

Venezuela occupies a strategic position on the international scene as it holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, a factor that is often cited in analyzes of geopolitical interests in the country. At the same time, Nicolás Maduro’s government faces economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation promoted by the United States and some of its allies.

China, in turn, maintains relevant economic and political relations with Venezuela, including investment and energy cooperation. The defense of Venezuelan sovereignty is also part of the broader Chinese stance of opposing military interventions led by Washington, especially in regions considered strategic.

Defense of the peaceful resolution of disputes

In the statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that international conflicts must be resolved through diplomatic means. By warning of the risks to regional peace and security, Beijing signals concern about possible consequences of the offensive, such as political instability, migratory flows and economic impacts on neighboring countries.

The note does not mention concrete measures that China could adopt in response to the United States’ action, but reinforces diplomatic pressure for the episode to be discussed in multilateral forums. The position indicates that the topic should gain prominence in the next meetings of the UN Security Council and in other international spaces.

With the escalation of tensions and the multiplication of reactions from governments around the world, the United States attack on Venezuela is now being treated not only as a bilateral episode, but as a relevant test for the international system based on rules, State sovereignty and peaceful resolution of conflicts.