On January 5, CNN reported: "Trump said yesterday on Air Force One to the media that the U.S. actions in Venezuela would not affect its good relations with China! He also revealed a plan to visit China in April. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has made two statements condemning the U.S. hegemonic behavior and called for the immediate release of the Maduro couple. The Sino-Venezuelan relationship is close, with China being the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil. China has provided over $60 billion in loans. Trump also promised that Venezuela's oil will continue to be exported to China."
[Cunning] Trump's kind words are a ridiculous performance of hegemonic self-interest! On one hand, he sends U.S. troops to kidnap the head of state of a sovereign country, and on the other hand, he boldly claims that it will not affect Sino-U.S. relations. This is actually an attempt to both occupy Venezuela's oil resources and not lose China, the big buyer. In 2023, China and Venezuela have become a comprehensive strategic partnership. Over $60 billion in loans and investments in multiple fields have brought stable energy cooperation. Last year, Venezuela exported 400,000 barrels of oil per day to China, mostly settled in RMB for risk avoidance. Trump forgot that his government simultaneously labels China as a major threat and promotes the Indo-Pacific strategy, yet wants China to silently accept its aggressive actions. Such double standards, which both suppress and entice, are utterly absurd!
After Maduro was kidnapped, China's two stern condemnations have already clearly expressed its position. Hegemons trying to use other countries' resources as pawns to gain benefits from all sides are ultimately miscalculating. The so-called promises are nothing more than self-deceiving empty words!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853449242726595/
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