US sends dangerous message in Venezuela, China must act, legal expert warns

A legal expert from a top Beijing think tank has warned that the US has sent a dangerous message in Venezuela, urging China to legislate against external suppression and to safeguard its technology and supply chains. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a webinar on the US national security law framework, hosted by Renmin University’s National Academy of Development and Strategy in Beijing.

A legal expert from a top Beijing think tank warned on Wednesday that the US has sent a dangerous message through its actions in Venezuela, calling on China to act decisively. He stressed the need for legislation to shield against the risk of external suppression and to protect technology and supply chains.

The remarks were delivered during a webinar on the US national security law framework, organized by Renmin University’s National Academy of Development and Strategy in Beijing.

The warning ties into broader geopolitical tensions, including US involvement with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The expert highlighted the importance of bolstering laws like China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in response to potential pressures from the US and Group of Seven countries.

Keywords from the report, such as the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Li Honglei, suggest connections to national security strategies, though details are confined to the webinar discussion. With the Communist Party and Beijing in focus, the event underscores its significance within China.

This development highlights intensifying US-China rivalry over global supply chains and technology, with Chinese experts advocating proactive legislation to defend national interests.

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China condemns US strikes on Venezuela amid escalating tensions

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China has strongly condemned US military strikes on Venezuela that reportedly captured President Nicolas Maduro, calling them a violation of international law. The attacks, claimed as a success by US President Donald Trump, have heightened US-China rivalry in Latin America.

In the December 23, 2025, UN Security Council meeting on US seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers and naval pressures—where Venezuela accused Washington of extortion with Russia and China backing—China's Sun Lei warned of escalating regional tensions and sovereignty violations. Caracas is advancing legislation targeting naval blockade supporters amid the Trump administration's crackdown.

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Beijing has accused the United States of exaggerating the so-called "China threat" via its new defense policy act, urging Washington to adopt a rational view of bilateral ties and avoid enforcing negative provisions. The foreign ministry stated that the act interferes in China's internal affairs and undermines its sovereignty, security, and development interests.

The US-China race for hi-tech resources intensifies across the Global South, pressuring swing nations in the middle to strike a balance. The Venezuela crisis has laid bare the limits of China's economic-centric diplomacy in competing with the US, serving as a stark reminder that spheres of influence continue to shape global politics in this new era of great power rivalry.

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Following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Philippine senators dismissed potential economic impacts but cautioned that the intervention could encourage aggressive actions by powers like China and Russia, affecting regional disputes including the South China Sea.

At the UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday (23), Venezuelan ambassador Samuel Moncada accused the United States of imposing the 'largest extortion' on Venezuela through sanctions and military pressure in the Caribbean. Russia and China criticized the American 'cowboy attitude,' while Brazil advocated for dialogue without coercion and stated that the naval blockade violates the UN Charter.

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In a follow-up UN Security Council emergency session on January 7, 2026—after an initial meeting on January 6 condemning the US special forces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3—representatives from dozens of nations denounced the operation as a violation of sovereignty and international law. Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in New York federal court the same day, amid ongoing global backlash.

 

 

 

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