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China Backs Venezuela Amid U.S. Pressure, EU Concerns Rise

12/17/2025

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China Defends Venezuela

China opposes unilateral bullying and affirms Venezuela's sovereignty, per Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a call with Yvan Gil.
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, supports U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy against Maduro, saying it promotes Venezuela's freedom.
Machado says regime is weakening and that military pressure is necessary for change.
The European Union is concerned about China's growing support for Russia and possible Chinese weapon deliveries to Moscow.

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China Seizes Cocaine

China's Ministry of Public Security announced the seizure of 430 kilograms of cocaine in Shenzhen, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
The operation underscores ongoing China–U.S. counternarcotics cooperation despite prior tensions.
Lü Xiang of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences says biases should be set aside to boost drug-control efforts.
The ministry reaffirmed mutual respect in counternarcotics and urged the United States to acknowledge China's contributions.

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Historical Context

China's $5 billion loan to Venezuela in 2018 underscored its growing influence in Latin America, as countries like Venezuela sought alternatives to U.S. support amid economic crises. This relationship contrasts with U.S. opposition, particularly from figures like María Corina Machado. Despite geopolitical tensions, recent drug seizures in China demonstrate ongoing cooperation in counternarcotics, potentially shaping future diplomatic ties between the two nations.

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China Defends Venezuela

China opposes unilateral bullying and affirms Venezuela's sovereignty, per Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a call with Yvan Gil.
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, supports U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy against Maduro, saying it promotes Venezuela's freedom.
Machado says regime is weakening and that military pressure is necessary for change.
The European Union is concerned about China's growing support for Russia and possible Chinese weapon deliveries to Moscow.

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