Afghanistan, Jan. 4 -- China and Russia strongly condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law.

China has condemned the United States' attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, describing the move as hegemonic and a shocking use of force against a sovereign state.

In a statement released on Saturday, China's Foreign Ministry said Washington's actions constituted a serious violation of international law and Venezuela's national sovereignty, stressing Beijing's firm opposition.

The ministry urged the United States to respect international norms and immediately stop interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, warning th...