China condemns U.S. raid in Venezuela and rejects ‘World Policeman’ role

Monday 05 January 2026 - 08:30

By: Sahili Aya

China condemns U.S. raid in Venezuela and rejects ‘World Policeman’ role

China has strongly criticized the United States following its military operation in Venezuela, denouncing the use of force and rejecting the idea that any country should act as a global enforcer. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for respect for national sovereignty and demanded the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking during a meeting in Beijing with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Wang Yi stated that China firmly opposes military interventions and the imposition of one country’s will on another. He stressed that no nation has the right to assume the role of a “world policeman” or position itself as an international judge.

Beijing described the U.S. operation, which resulted in the capture of Maduro, as a serious violation of international norms. Chinese officials expressed shock at the developments and warned that such actions risk destabilizing the global order. China has formally called on Washington to release Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were transferred to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

According to Wang Yi, the situation in Venezuela has attracted widespread international attention and should be addressed through dialogue rather than force. He emphasized China’s support for a multipolar world and opposition to what he described as unilateral pressure in global affairs.

The issue has also drawn reactions from other countries. Pakistan voiced concern over the crisis and urged restraint and de-escalation, calling for adherence to international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. As diplomatic criticism grows, the U.S. action continues to face mounting scrutiny on the international stage.