China Condemns U.S. ‘Bullying’ Over Venezuela Oil Blockade, Makes No Aid Commitments

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1. SS:

   China is Venezuela’s largest crude buyer, with Venezuelan oil accounting for about 4% of Chinese imports.

   China criticized what it called unilateral bullying of Venezuela…but did not offer concrete assistance or security guarantees.

   Russia also…calling it a threat to international shipping, adding that the move could have “unpredictable consequences”…, while reaffirming political support for President Nicolás Maduro.

   The remarks come days after…a complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers…aim to disrupt drug trafficking, terrorism financing and human trafficking tied to Venezuela’s oil trade.

   Maduro has sought to project international backing in recent weeks, praising ties with China and Russia…However,…backing from Beijing and Moscow has so far remained rhetorical.…neither country appears willing to provide meaningful military or economic assistance…

2. If I were China I’d be secretly hoping that the US invaded Venezuela. With US being isolated from its allies and tied down in Venezuela and Europe tied down in Ukraine, it would be the perfect time to go take back Taiwan.

3. China complaining about bullying? 2023 article: *China Upping Bullying Tactics Against Neighbors (in South China Sea), Says Top State Department Diplomat*

   >China is increasingly harassing ships and aircraft operating in international waters and airspace as it ups its bully tactics against neighbors, the State Department’s top diplomat for East Asia and the Pacific said last week. Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary for the region, said the United States made clear in its recent meetings with top Chinese foreign ministry officials that it “rejects the PRC’s [People’s Republic of China’s] claims in the South China Sea.”

4. China after condemning US bullying: Well, time to sail inside my neighbors EEZ and harass their ships.

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