China has issued a stern rebuke of recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela during an emergency UN Security Council session, with diplomat Sun Lei declaring "no country can act as the world's police." The remarks come amid heightened tensions following American strikes that resulted in the forced transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to New York for trial.
Sun Lei, charge d'affaires of China's Permanent Mission to the UN, drew historical parallels to U.S. interventions in Iraq and Latin America, stating these actions have historically led to "persistent conflict, instability and immense suffering for ordinary people." The Chinese representative emphasized the need for international disputes to be resolved through dialogue rather than unilateral measures.
The emergency session highlights growing divisions in global governance approaches, with Beijing positioning itself as a advocate for multilateral solutions. This development occurs as Latin American nations grapple with the immediate consequences of Maduro's unprecedented extradition and its implications for state sovereignty.
Analysts suggest China's strong stance reflects broader strategic priorities in maintaining stable relations with resource-rich nations while challenging Western-led intervention models. The situation continues to evolve as regional governments weigh responses to the latest escalation in cross-continental tensions.
