China Condemns Arrest of Maduro, Refuses to Accept Country as Global Judge
Executive Summary
Key insights and market outlook
China has expressed strong opposition to any country acting as a 'global judge', following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China does not believe any country should act as a world police and rejects claims of being a global judge. The statement was made during a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing.
Deep Dive Analysis
China Condemns Arrest of Maduro, Rejects Global Judge Role for Any Country
Strong Statement Against Unilateral Action
China has expressed strong opposition to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, rejecting the concept of any country acting as a 'global judge'. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement during a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Sunday (4/1/2026).
Key Points from Chinese Foreign Minister
- China does not believe in any country acting as world police
- Rejects claims of any nation being a 'global judge'
- Statement made in reference to 'sudden developments in Venezuela'
- Meeting with Pakistani counterpart in Beijing on January 4, 2026
Implications of China's Statement
The Chinese government's strong statement reflects its longstanding position against unilateral actions by any single country. This stance is particularly significant given the current global geopolitical tensions and the complex relationships between major world powers, the United States, and countries like Venezuela.