China condemns U.S. strikes on Venezuela, calls action 'blatant use of force'

China condemns U.S. Venezuela attack

China expressed strong condemnation on Saturday following reports that the United States launched military strikes on Venezuela, with President Donald Trump claiming on Truth Social that Caracas had been “successfully” targeted and that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and “flown out of the country.”

In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it was “deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the U.S.’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.” China described the strikes as “hegemonic acts” that “seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region.”

“China firmly opposes it,” the ministry added, urging Washington to “abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and stop violating other countries’ sovereignty and security.”

China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the U.S.’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.Such hegemonic acts of the U.S. seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin… pic.twitter.com/wjfRMhvNKP

— CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 (@MFA_China) January 3, 2026

The comment comes amid heightened international concern over the unprecedented U.S. military action, which has already drawn criticism from Russia, Iran, Cuba, and several Latin American governments. Chinese officials did not provide further details on any direct diplomatic steps but stressed that respect for sovereignty and adherence to international norms are “fundamental principles” that must guide global conduct.

The U.S. operation marks a dramatic escalation in its months-long standoff with Maduro, who has faced repeated pressure from Washington over alleged drug trafficking and authoritarian governance.