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China Demands U.S. Release Venezuelan President Maduro and Wife

Published: Jan. 4, 2026 3:03 p.m. GMT+8

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A Foreign Ministry spokesperson answers reporters’ questions regarding the U.S. forcible control of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China called on the U.S. to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on Sunday, condemning the American military operation that detained the couple as a violation of international law.

A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry expressed “grave concern” regarding reports that U.S. forces forcibly took control of Maduro and his wife on Jan. 3, and removed them from the country.

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China condemned the U.S. military operation detaining Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a violation of international law.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson urged the U.S. to release the couple and ensure their safety.
China called for resolving issues through dialogue and negotiation, rather than subverting the Venezuelan regime.

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