China demands release of president.

China has formally demanded the immediate release of Nicolás Maduro following his capture and forced transfer to New York by U.S. forces, labeling the military operation a "clear violation of international law." The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the action as an act of "hegemony" by the Trump administration that undermines Venezuelan sovereignty and contradicts the UN Charter. While Beijing has reaffirmed its "all-weather strategic partnership" with Caracas and is pushing for urgent UN Security Council intervention, experts suggest that China’s response will likely remain focused on diplomatic and economic pressure rather than direct military confrontation.