China And Venezuela in Jeopardy.

The long-standing "loans-for-oil" partnership between China and Venezuela is in jeopardy following recent leadership changes and external interventions. Since the early 2000s, Beijing provided over $100 billion in financing, but the remaining $10 billion debt is now at risk as international control over the local oil industry shifts and shipping blockades intensify. While China was once desperate for energy security, its interest has waned due to repeated payment failures, previous trade restrictions, and a domestic shift toward renewable energy. Ultimately, the future of these investments depends on how new administrative and military pressures reshape the region's oil exports.

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