China calls on US to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once

China urged the United States on Sunday to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to a spokesperson from the Chinese foreign ministry. This statement came after reports indicated that the U.S. had deployed forces on Saturday to capture Maduro and his wife, subsequently removing them from the country. Several nations have expressed their opposition to this action. The spokesperson expressed deep concern regarding the U.S. forcibly taking Maduro and his wife, stating that it violates international law, fundamental principles of international relations, and the goals and principles outlined in the UN Charter. China called on the U.S. to guarantee the safety of Maduro and his wife, to release them right away, to refrain from attempting to overthrow the Venezuelan government, and to address issues through discussion and negotiation.