Beijing has fired a fierce warning at Donald Trump after his brazen U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. China accused the U.S. of violating international law and demanded the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The White House made it clear American oil giants will “go in and rebuild the system,” hinting at a full-on takeover of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
China Vows to Protect Oil Deals Amid US Raid
China—one of Venezuela’s biggest oil investors—insists their contracts are legally binding and will be protected under international law. The high-stakes warning comes as Maduro was hauled into a New York court on “narco-terrorism” charges.
Trump bragged about the plan: “We need total access. We need access to the oil and other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country.”
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Experts warn unlocking Venezuelan crude could flood global markets, tanking oil prices further. Meanwhile, Beijing’s angry protests spotlight a new front in the battle for natural resources—and the showdown is just heating up.
