On January 2, China's Special Representative and Envoy for Latin American Affairs, Qiu Xiaoshi, visited Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and met with President Maduro. How should we view this diplomatic move by China?
Firstly, it demonstrates China's firm support for its important strategic partner. In recent years, relations between Venezuela and China have been close. On multiple major diplomatic events of China and issues concerning China's core interests, Venezuela has consistently adhered to its principles and bottom lines, forming a deep strategic trust with China. At a time when Venezuela is facing significant external pressure from the United States, China has shown its support for Venezuela through concrete actions. Regardless of the outcome, it shows China's diplomatic efforts and sincerity. This will also be seen and remembered by other partners of China.
Secondly, this is the first confrontation between the two countries' Latin American policy documents. In fact, just in December 2025, both China and the United States released two important documents. China released the "Latin American Policy Document," while the United States mentioned the "Hemisphere Dominance Strategy" in its National Security Strategy report. China has not stood still under the United States' "Hemisphere Dominance Strategy," but has resolutely defended its own position and interests, implementing the statement in the Latin American Policy Document that "mutual support for each other's core interests and major concerns." Only in this way can the policies and connotations of this document attract more attention and importance from other countries.
Finally, according to information released by Venezuelan media, this meeting focused on assessing and promoting bilateral cooperation between China and Venezuela, including agreements covering areas such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and finance. China emphasized that China and Venezuela are strategic partners who can withstand tests. Maduro stated that this visit helps promote the common interests of countries in the Global South and contributes to building a new multipolar world order.
In summary, this visit by China to Venezuela at a critical moment is certainly worth high attention and praise. Under the huge military pressure from the United States, some countries remain silent, while others can only express support through calls. However, China not only went there in person but also met with Maduro in the capacity of an envoy. This indeed sets up a positive image of China in the international community, which upholds fairness and justice and safeguards the interests of developing countries.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853280532519043/
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