China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and promoting shared development with Venezuela remains unchanged regardless of political changes. The Chinese ambassador met with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, who thanked Beijing for condemning the abduction of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
On January 9, 2026, China's foreign ministry addressed the situation in Venezuela during a regular press briefing. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China attaches great importance to China-Venezuela relations and has always maintained good communication and cooperation with the Venezuelan government. China will continue to firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, dignity, national security, and legitimate rights and interests.
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez revealed on social media that she met with Chinese Ambassador to Venezuela Lan Hu. Rodriguez described the meeting as “cordial” and thanked China for its “firm and consistent” stance in strongly condemning the abduction of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, calling it a serious violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty. She said: “We value China’s firm and consistent stance in strongly condemning the serious violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty.”
Mao Ning responded: “No matter how the political situation may evolve in Venezuela, China is deeply committed to deepening practical cooperation across many fields and promoting common development.” This reaffirmation underscores China's ongoing support for Venezuela amid the international attention on the abduction of the Maduro couple.