China has issued a strong reaction following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces. According to a statement from Beijing’s Foreign Ministry, China called on the United States to immediately release the couple, ensure their personal safety, and resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. The statement was released after US forces conducted a midnight operation in Caracas, detaining Maduro and transferring him and his wife to the Brooklyn Detention Center in the United States.

Beijing’s statement described the US action as a blatant use of force against a sovereign state and expressed deep concern and condemnation. The Chinese government urged Washington to stop efforts aimed at undermining Venezuela’s governance system. In response to Maduro’s detention, Venezuela’s Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president to carry out executive duties.

The incident has intensified diplomatic tensions between China and the United States, with Beijing emphasizing respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs.