Hey everyone! 🚨 Over the weekend, China backed an urgent UN Security Council meeting after the US military strike that seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The meeting is set for today, Jan 5.
At its Jan 4 press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China is "seriously concerned" about the US action, calling it a clear breach of international rules and the UN’s founding principles. Basically, he’s saying: countries agreed to respect each other’s sovereignty – this move breaks that trust.
China urged the US to ensure Maduro and his wife’s safety, release them immediately, and shift from force to dialogue. Lin stressed that any disagreements should be hashed out through talks, not military action.
China also offered to team up with the international community to defend the UN Charter, uphold fairness and justice, and keep global order on track. 🌐🤝
This development puts fresh spotlight on how major powers navigate global rules, and whether diplomacy can win over force in today’s fast-paced world.
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China backs UN Security Council meeting over U.S. strike on Venezuela
cgtn.com
