Manner in which the US abducted Maduro “was a shock” to China

According to a news article published on January 7, 2026, China was surprised by the United States' abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Andy Mok, a research fellow at Beijing Foreign Studies University, stated that Latin America, specifically Venezuela, is crucial to China's Global South strategy. The article highlights the potential impact of Maduro's abduction on China's geopolitical interests in the region. The event raises concerns about the future of China-Venezuela relations and China's broader strategy in Latin America. The article suggests the abduction could significantly alter the dynamics of international relations in the region.