China denounced Venezuela attack but Chinese social media hails it as a blueprint for invading Taiwan
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Key Points:
- US special forces executed a nighttime operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, disrupting China’s close political and economic ties with Venezuela, a key ally in Latin America.
- China condemned the US raid as a hegemonic act, calling for Maduro’s immediate release while Chinese social media debated the implications for Taiwan, with some users suggesting a similar operation could be attempted there.
- Despite nationalist fervor online, China’s official stance emphasizes respect for sovereignty and condemns unilateral bullying, contrasting its muted response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Venezuela, heavily reliant on Chinese investment and oil exports, may see shifts in its economic relationship with China, though analysts believe the US action will not drastically affect China’s oil supply due to Venezuela’s reduced output
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