China warns US over military build-up as warships head towards Venezuela.
Stance highlights Beijing’s alignment with Caracas as the Trump administration escalates its pressure campaign
As US destroyers closed in on Venezuela’s coast on Thursday, China condemned Washington’s military build-up and warned against foreign interference, backing Nicolas Maduro in a showdown that is drawing in powers far beyond the Caribbean.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China opposed “any move that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and a country’s sovereignty and security”.
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