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China Slams US As Warships Approaches Venezuela

China Slams US As Warships Approaches Venezuela

Summary

China has criticized the United States for moving warships close to Venezuela. The Chinese government called for respect of international laws and warned against destabilizing the region. The U.S. Navy's presence in the Caribbean is raising concerns about increasing tensions.

Key Facts

  • China warned the U.S. about military actions near Venezuela, urging them to respect international laws.
  • U.S. Navy warships are now positioned close to Venezuela's coast, raising global attention.
  • China opposes external interference in Venezuela's politics.
  • Satellite images showed U.S. Navy ships near Trinidad and Tobago, close to Venezuela.
  • The USS Iwo Jima was spotted just 45 miles from Venezuela's coast.
  • The U.S. also positioned the USS Fort Lauderdale and an unidentified destroyer near Venezuela.
  • The U.S. has increased its naval presence in the Caribbean, including the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
  • Since September, the U.S. conducted 21 strikes in the Caribbean targeting suspected drug trafficking.
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