Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said in response to questions at a regular press conference on January 5 that China respects Venezuela's sovereignty and independence and believes that the Venezuelan government will properly handle internal affairs in accordance with the country's Constitution and laws. Cooperation between China and the Commission is cooperation between sovereign countries and is protected by international law and the laws of the two countries. No matter how the Venezuelan political situation changes, China's will to deepen practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields will not change, and China's legitimate interests in Venezuela will also be protected according to law. Lin Jian said that China is closely monitoring the security situation in Venezuela, and there are currently no reports that Chinese personnel in Venezuela have been affected by US air strikes.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said in response to questions at a regular press conference on January 5 that China respects Venezuela's sovereignty and independence and believes that the Venezuelan government will properly handle internal affairs in accordance with the country's Constitution and laws. Cooperation between China and the Commission is cooperation between sovereign countries and is protected by international law and the laws of the two countries. No matter how the Venezuelan political situation changes, China's will to deepen practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields will not change, and China's legitimate interests in Venezuela will also be protected according to law. Lin Jian said that China is closely monitoring the security situation in Venezuela, and there are currently no reports that Chinese personnel in Venezuela have been affected by US air strikes.