1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela moves to reassure China its investments are safe

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura ZhouFebruary 3, 2026 at 02:01 PM

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Venezuela's envoy to Beijing, Remigio Ceballos, has reassured China that its investments in Venezuela are secure, one month after the abduction of Nicolas Maduro by US special forces. Ceballos emphasized the strong, sovereign partnership between China and Venezuela, stating it would not be affected by external interference. He downplayed concerns about the impact of Maduro's abduction on bilateral ties, particularly regarding Chinese energy, trade, and investment interests. Ceballos affirmed that Chinese enterprises and investments in Venezuela continue to operate normally across all sectors, including petroleum. He also refuted reports that the US would dictate oil transaction prices between China and Venezuela.

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Remigio Ceballos 60% United States 70% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×280% Venezuela ×380% China ×290%

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venezuela-china relations 80% energy investments 70% us-venezuela relations 60% china's investments 50% oil industry 50% south america 40% nicolas maduro abduction 40%

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