MOFCOM spokesperson He Yadong Photo: Yin Yeping/GT

In response to media questions regarding how the US' forcible control of Venezuelan president has affected China-Venezuela economic and trade cooperation and how China will maintain its economic interest in Latin America, He Yadong, spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said on Thursday that the hegemonic actions of the US seriously violate international law, infringe upon Venezuela's sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America. China firmly opposes such actions. 

He said economic and trade cooperation between China and Venezuela is conducted between sovereign states and is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. No other country has the right to interfere. 

Regardless of changes in Venezuela's political situation, China's willingness to continuously deepen bilateral economic and trade relations remains unchanged, He added.

He emphasized that China's economic and trade cooperation with Latin American countries has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect and win-win outcomes. China does not seek spheres of influence, nor does it target any specific party. 

Economic complementarity serves as a solid foundation for China-Latin America cooperation, with openness, inclusiveness, and mutual benefit as its defining features. China will continue to work with Latin American countries to address international uncertainties through unity and collaboration, promote economic and trade cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit and achieve shared development, He said.

Global Times