China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian during a press conference. Photo: X/@globaltimesnews.
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—The government of Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China, has reiterated its condemnation of the use or threat of force in international relations, and expressed firm opposition to any external interference in Venezuela’s sovereign internal affairs, regardless of pretext.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated this Thursday, October 9, that Latin America and the Caribbean must remain a zone of peace and stability, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
“The United States must immediately stop corresponding actions and prevent the situation from escalating further,” the Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s office added.
China’s statement comes amid ships, aircraft, and drones from the US empire being deployed in the Caribbean Sea—including a nuclear submarine and hundreds of missiles—under the stated rationale of a so-called “war on drugs.”
So far, 21 unidentified individuals, believed to be Venezuelan and possibly Colombian, have been killed in unsanctioned US imperial strikes that many experts in the US colony and abroad have labeled as extrajudicial killings.
Unwavering support
Several Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersons have recently condemned US imperial military threats and deployments in the Caribbean:
• Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, criticized the military actions of the US entity in international waters during a press conference on October 6, 2025, stating that they violate international law and endanger maritime safety.
• Lin Jian, at a briefing, affirmed China’s support for international cooperation against transnational crime but emphasized opposition to the abuse of force and any interference in Venezuela’s sovereign affairs.
• Mao Ning, another Foreign Ministry spokesperson, condemned US imperial military threats in August 2025 and urged Washington to “do more for the good of Latin America and the Caribbean, instead of undermining its stability.”
Venezuela’s gratitude
Venezuela expressed gratitude to China for its strong stance. Foreign Minister Yván Gil made an announcement via social media on Thursday that the Venezuelan government “wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the sister People’s Republic of China for its firm condemnation of the military deployment in the Caribbean, which seeks to undermine our sovereignty and disturb the peace of our nation.”
He added that Venezuela deeply values China’s solidarity with its people and its unwavering commitment to peace and dialogue.
Venezuelan authorities have repeatedly condemned the US empire’s military presence in the region to international bodies, warning that the empire poses a threat not only to Venezuela but to regional stability as a whole.
Defensive preparations
For the past seven weeks, Venezuela has carried out an unprecedented defensive deployment aimed at preparing for any potential military action from the US colony. The effort has been accompanied by a surge in voluntary enlistment and intensive training for the Bolivarian Militia.
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On Wednesday, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino described the US empire’s military presence as a serious threat and called for stronger, more effective coordination between regular armed forces and grassroots civilian defense units.
Speaking in the state of La Guaira during the launch of the military exercise Operation Independence 200, the top military commander highlighted that the goal is not to incite alarm but to ensure readiness for any contingency.
He emphasized that “this is a serious threat situation—not some pamphlet-style gesture. They are carrying out a multimillion-dollar deployment in the Caribbean Sea,” stationing ships, aircraft, and drones not only in the north of the region but also in the south.
Special for Orinoco Tribune by staff
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