Chinese economist He Qinglian, who lives in the United States, wrote today: "The U.S. operation to arrest Maduro is a triple victory. This military operation, which was extremely successful from a military perspective, is the first battle after the U.S. implemented its new National Security Strategy and returned to Latin America, which can be described as a triple victory: eliminating a long-standing enemy in its vicinity; China losing an important partner in Latin America; and subduing unruly Latin American countries."
The U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the arrest of Maduro is essentially a brutal practice of the new Monroe Doctrine, reflecting the hegemonic logic of viewing the Americas as a "backyard," which has triggered strong resistance from Latin American countries. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) convened a special summit to condemn it, and countries such as Brazil and Cuba have clearly opposed external interference.
In the short term, China has indeed lost Venezuela, an important partner, and energy cooperation and infrastructure investment face challenges, with the Latin American strategy encountering temporary obstacles. However, in the long run, the U.S. military deterrence has made Latin American countries realize the essence of hegemony, making them more inclined to seek a balanced multi-directional diplomacy. The foundation for win-win cooperation between China and Latin America is solid, and the U.S. bullying behavior may create opportunities for China to deepen China-Latin America cooperation, which will be beneficial in the long run.
U.S. forces capture the President of Venezuela
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853549151788297/
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