China Slams U.S. Capture of Maduro as Illegal Overreach of Power
U.S. forces seized Maduro in Caracas, flew him to New York to face charges, prompting China’s strong criticism over sovereignty violation.
On January 3, U.S. special forces raided Caracas, captured Maduro, and flew him to New York to face charges of drug trafficking and election fraud.
President Trump announced the operation as a move to restore democracy after Maduro’s disputed rule.
Wang Yi criticized it on January 5, urging respect for sovereignty, while China—Maduro’s key ally through oil deals and loans—called it a violation of international norms.
🇨🇳 China says it “cannot accept any country acting as a world judge.” pic.twitter.com/9ZSO01aWgV
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) January 20, 2026
The exchange highlights clashing views on intervention, with U.S. officials citing human rights abuses and some critics questioning legality.
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