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riversedge

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Sat Jan 3, 2026, 04:03 AM Yesterday

Venezuela's President Maduro Meets Chinese Officials in Caracas, Reinforcing Strategic Ties Amid Growing Pressures

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Source: newsbreak.com


By Kurt Steffens, 4 hours ago


Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received a high-level Chinese delegation at the Miraflores Palace this week, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations amid a challenging geopolitical climate.

The meeting, broadcast by state media, reviewed the extensive framework of over 600 bilateral agreements that solidify the economic and political alliance between Caracas and Beijing. The visit underscores China’s commitment to Venezuela not only as a key commercial and energy partner but as a fundamental political ally in Latin America.

Why It Matters

The strengthening of Sino-Venezuelan relations occurs against a backdrop of intense international pressure on Venezuela, including sanctions from the United States. China’s consistent diplomatic and political support provides Caracas with a crucial counterbalance, offering a model of South-South cooperation based on mutual benefit and respect for sovereignty. This alliance is a significant element in the geopolitical landscape of the Global South, challenging unilateral coercive measures.....................


Read more: https://www.newsbreak.com/altitude-post-361905032/4423434728821-venezuela-s-president-maduro-meets-chinese-officials-in-caracas-reinforcing-strategic-ties-amid-growing-pressures



I wonder if the Chinese delegation was still in Venezuela??




JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇻🇪 Chinese officials arrive in Venezuela for talks with President Nicolás Maduro.

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