China criticizes U.S. arrest of Maduro, calling it a violation of sovereignty.

China has condemned the United States. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of respecting national sovereignty and international law after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested. The remarks, made during a meeting with Pakistan's foreign minister, demonstrate Beijing's strong opposition to unilateral foreign interventions, particularly in Latin America. Maduro's detention in New York on drug charges is a diplomatic setback for China, which has maintained a close strategic partnership with Venezuela since 2023 and invested heavily in its oil sector. Despite years of engagement, which included hosting Maduro's son at Peking University, China's influence in the region is now uncertain.