A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters about America's forcible control of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Q: According to reports, on January 3, the US sent troops to forcibly control Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and deport them. Many governments have voiced their opposition to this. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: The Chinese side is seriously concerned about the US side's forcible control of President Maduro and his wife and their deportation. The US side's actions clearly violate international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and violate the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. China calls on the US side to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release President Maduro and his wife, stop subverting the Venezuelan regime, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation.

A Foreign Ministry spokesman answered questions from reporters about America's forcible control of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Q: According to reports, on January 3, the US sent troops to forcibly control Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and deport them. Many governments have voiced their opposition to this. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: The Chinese side is seriously concerned about the US side's forcible control of President Maduro and his wife and their deportation. The US side's actions clearly violate international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and violate the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. China calls on the US side to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release President Maduro and his wife, stop subverting the Venezuelan regime, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation.