The U.S. striking Venezuela and capturing its leader has practical implications for China, Russia, Iran and Cuba, and it also sends messages to each nation.

The military raid against Nicolás Maduro is the US President’s most brazen flouting of international law. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are watching.

China responded in its traditional manner to Russia's statements about an alleged attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Beijing called for restraint from escalation, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

Russia and China claim to be appalled, too, but to use a classic diplomatic expression, the leaders in Beijing and Moscow should be invited, with all due respect, to shut their traps.

In response to Russian manipulations regarding an alleged "attempted attack on Putin's residence," China has urged the parties to the Russia-Ukraine conflict to refrain from escalating the situation and to work toward creating conditions for a political settlement.

The US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro may set a dangerous precedent, allowing other nations like Russia and China to justify actions that violate international law.

While both countries were allied with Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. attack could give them justification to use force in other spheres, analysts said.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday underscored the need to secure a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) period, calling for unity and sustained efforts to advance Chinese modernization.

President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year messages, hailing strong trade growth and a "new era" of Russia-China ties.

Enhe was once home to thousands of ethnic Russians. Under Xi Jinping’s push for ethnic unity, little remains beyond nostalgia and props for tourists.