China's immediate priority in the wake of the U.S. attack on Venezuela is to protect economic interests, analysts said.

China criticized the Trump administration’s reported call for Venezuela to sever its alliances with US rivals, labeling the move a “bullying act” as their competition for influence in the region emerges as a new source of friction.

Not only did America capture one of China’s closest South American allies, it also exposed the limits of Chinese power. Some have asked whether America’s actions in Caracas could pave the way for something similar in Taipei.

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The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, analysts said.

In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US special operations forces, and details China’s response to the operation including the impact this will have on China-Venezuela oil deals.

Energy experts say President Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil market boosts the United States' leverage with China, while putting Canada at a disadvantage.

The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.