China sends ‘warning’ to US to “immediately” release Maduro and his wife

China has urged the US to “immediately” release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who are in US custody after being taken by American forces from Caracas.

“China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife, immediately release President Maduro and his wife, cease its efforts to subvert the Venezuelan regime, and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation,” said a statement from Beijing’s foreign ministry.

Beijing had earlier said it was “deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state.”…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>

Fred He contributed reporting.