Venezuela: What Trump’s strike in Caracas means for Beijing

China is facing a delicate balancing act between geopolitical positioning and hard economic interests in Venezuela. The US military action puts Beijing in a bind: It must protect its outstanding loans and its renminbi ambitions without jeopardizing its broader standing.

Amelie Richter

04. January 2026

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Amelie Richter

04. January 2026

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Last updated: 04. January 2026