On December 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. Some reporters asked questions. On December 21, US Secretary of Homeland Security Norm confirmed that the US Coast Guard seized an oil tanker in the early morning of the 20th local time. US White House Deputy Press Secretary Kelly said the tanker was part of a “shadow team” used by Venezuela to transport “stolen” oil. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Lin Jian responded that the arbitrary seizure of other countries' ships by the US side is a serious violation of international law. China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, any act that violates the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and infringes on the sovereignty and security of other countries, and opposes all acts of unilateral bullying. Venezuela has the right to independently develop mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries, and believes that the international community understands and supports Venezuela's position of safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests.

On December 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. Some reporters asked questions. On December 21, US Secretary of Homeland Security Norm confirmed that the US Coast Guard seized an oil tanker in the early morning of the 20th local time. US White House Deputy Press Secretary Kelly said the tanker was part of a “shadow team” used by Venezuela to transport “stolen” oil. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Lin Jian responded that the arbitrary seizure of other countries' ships by the US side is a serious violation of international law. China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, any act that violates the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and infringes on the sovereignty and security of other countries, and opposes all acts of unilateral bullying. Venezuela has the right to independently develop mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries, and believes that the international community understands and supports Venezuela's position of safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests.