Beijing, Jan. 6 -- China on Monday again slammed the US for its military action in Venezuela and taking captive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, terming it as a serious violation of international law and the basic norms in international relations.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, answering a barrage of questions on Venezuela, reiterated Beijing's condemnation of the Trump administration's actions, at a briefing today:"Let me reiterate that China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US' blatant use of force against a sovereign state and forcible seizure of its president.
"Such hegemonic acts of the U.S. seriously violate international law and Venezuela's sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Lati...