On Thursday evening local time, Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez posted on his social media account, expressing gratitude to China for condemning the U.S. authorities' forced control of President Maduro and his wife, as well as the aggressive actions against Venezuela. Rodriguez also attached a photo of his meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Venezuela Lan Hu.
Rodriguez said, "We had a friendly meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Venezuela Lan Hu, and we expressed our sincere thanks for his condemnation of the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Silvia Flores, as well as the aggression against Venezuela. We appreciate China's firm position in strongly condemning serious violations of international law and infringement on Venezuela's sovereignty."
Since Maduro was illegally captured by U.S. authorities across the border and sent to the United States, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has repeatedly expressed serious concerns about this issue, and "called on the U.S. side to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release President Maduro and his wife, stop subverting the Venezuelan government, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiations."
At a regular press conference on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China values Sino-Venezuelan relations and has always maintained good communication and cooperation with the Venezuelan government. China will continue to firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, dignity, national security, and legitimate rights and interests. Mao Ning added, "No matter how the political situation in Venezuela changes, China's willingness to deepen practical cooperation in all fields and promote common development between the two countries will not change."
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