U.S.-Venezuela tensions: China says U.S. should immediately release Venezuela’s Maduro

China’s ‍Foreign ​Ministry said on Sunday ‌(January 4, 2026) the ​United States should immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and ​his wife ⁠and resolve the situation in Venezuela ​through ⁠dialogue and negotiation.

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The Ministry said in ‌a statement ‌on its website ‍that the United States should ‍also ensure the personal safety of Mr. Maduro and his wife, ⁠saying that their deportation ​violated international law ⁠and norms.

“China calls on the U.S. to ensure the personal safety of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, release them at once, stop toppling the government of Venezuela,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement, calling the strike a “clear violation of international law”.