China has issued a firm diplomatic rebuke against the United States following Washington’s interception of another Venezuelan oil tanker near the South American nation’s coastline. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian articulated Beijing’s position during a press briefing, emphasizing China’s consistent opposition to what it characterizes as illegal unilateral sanctions.
‘The Chinese government maintains unwavering opposition to unilateral sanctions that lack proper foundation in international legal frameworks and have not received authorization from the United Nations Security Council,’ Lin stated unequivocally. The spokesman further reinforced China’s stance against any measures that undermine the fundamental principles established in the UN Charter, particularly those compromising national sovereignty and security interests.
Lin’s remarks highlighted China’s support for Venezuela’s autonomous rights in pursuing international partnerships. ‘Venezuela possesses the legitimate right to independently develop mutually beneficial cooperative relationships with other sovereign states,’ he affirmed. The spokesman expressed confidence that global actors would recognize and endorse Venezuela’s efforts to protect its lawful national interests through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The incident represents the latest escalation in tensions between Washington and Caracas, with China positioning itself as a defender of multilateralism and state sovereignty. Beijing’s statement aligns with its broader foreign policy approach that challenges what it perceives as American overreach in international affairs, particularly regarding resource sovereignty and economic independence.