China says US seizure of ships 'serious violation' of international law
China condemned the United States’ seizure of foreign ships as a serious breach of international law, rejecting what it called unilateral and illegal sanctions. Beijing said Venezuela has the right to pursue relations with other countries without external interference.
REUTERS
December 22, 2025
China condemns the U.S. seizure of foreign vessels as a violation of international law, reaffirming Venezuela’s right to maintain relations with other countries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said.
Reuters
BEIJING - China’s foreign ministry on Monday said the United States’ arbitrary seizure of ships belonging to another country is a serious violation of international law and stressed that China opposes all unilateral and illegal sanctions.
Venezuela has the right to develop relations with other countries, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing, adding that such actions undermine international norms and stability. -Reporting by Beijing Newsroom; Editing by Christopher Cushing/Reuters
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