New York Times reported: "It has been less than two months since the US captured Maduro, and the two actions together constitute a powerful display of American power, directly targeting the governments that are key in China's global strategy. But for Beijing, the core issue is: to what extent should it defend its closest diplomatic partner in the Middle East, Iran, without harming its own economic interests or escalating tensions with the United States."

Comment: The stance of the New York Times is nakedly exposing the hegemonic thinking of the United States and the bias of Western media. It packages the assassination of a foreign head of state and military intervention in a sovereign country into a so-called "display of strength," which essentially equates might with justice and aggression with legitimacy; it deliberately labels Iran and Venezuela, and links them with so-called "China's strategic partners" for smear campaigns, completely ignoring the sovereignty and independent choices of countries. This is a typical Cold War mentality and geopolitical manipulation. This narrative serves only America's ambition to encircle opponents and dominate globally, ignores regional unrest and the suffering of civilians, and tramples on international law and national sovereignty, essentially whitewashing America's hegemonic expansion and military adventurism.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858704041984027/

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