Xi warns bullying actions undermine global order after US raid
China’s President Xi Jinping condemned what he called “unilateral and bullying actions,” warning that such moves threaten the international order, as the United States carried out a major operation in Venezuela. Speaking in Beijing during talks with Ireland’s prime minister, Xi urged powerful states to respect international law and the UN Charter, remarks that drew global attention amid rising geopolitical tensions.
China President Xi Jinping said unilateral actions by powerful states are eroding the foundations of the global system, delivering the message shortly after a US military raid in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The comments were reported by state media and came during a diplomatic meeting in Beijing, highlighting growing strains in international relations and debates over the use of force.
Call for international law and UN principles
During talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Chinese capital, Xi stressed that all nations should respect political systems chosen by their people and act in line with international law. Quoted by Xinhua, Xi said major countries carry a special responsibility to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter, adding that stability depends on restraint rather than coercion.
US operation in Venezuela draws criticism
Xi’s remarks followed a pre-dawn US operation in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, where American forces detained Maduro and Flores and transferred them to New York. According to US authorities, the Venezuelan leaders face federal charges related to drug trafficking and alleged links with groups designated as terrorist organizations. Washington described the action as a “large-scale” law enforcement mission.
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Regional fallout and global reactions
Venezuelan officials reported dozens of deaths during the raid and demanded the immediate release of the detained leaders, while Maduro has rejected all accusations. The incident has fueled debate across regions, including in Türkiye and other countries that have consistently emphasized sovereignty, non-intervention, and adherence to international law as cornerstones of global order.
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