China Condemns U.S. Blockade on Venezuela: Calls for Sovereignty and Dialogue

China criticized the U.S. for its 'unilateral bullying' following a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. The diplomatic tension escalates as Beijing opposes U.S. actions but remains non-committal on direct aid. China supports Venezuela's call for a UN Security Council meeting to address 'U.S. aggression.'

In a bold statement, China has denounced what it calls 'unilateral bullying' by the United States following President Donald Trump's directive to block all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. The U.S. move is seen as a measure to curb terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

Despite condemning the blockade, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi refrained from outlining any specific support for Venezuela during a call with Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil. While China remains Venezuela's major oil buyer, it is also keen to maintain a stable relationship with the U.S., its biggest trading partner.

China has thrown its weight behind Venezuela's request for a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss what Caracas terms 'U.S. aggression.' The Chinese government continues to reiterate its stance on upholding sovereignty and adhering to the UN Charter, emphasizing dialogue and de-escalation.