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Is China abandoning Venezuela amid tensions with the US?

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China maintains its strategic partnership with Venezuela and continues importing large volumes of Venezuelan oil, often circumventing sanctions. However, experts say Beijing is unlikely to increase support through arms sales, new investments, or loans amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Venezuela may have to rely mainly on moral support from China rather than substantial new assistance.

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Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?

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  • China has long viewed Venezuela as a key partner in the Americas.
  • China supports Maduro and has described the relationship as strategic. 22s
  • U.S. actions have put China's ties with Venezuela at risk. 56s
  • China continues to import Venezuelan oil, sometimes relabeling it as Malaysian. 1m 36s
  • Experts doubt China will expand support beyond moral backing amid U.S. tensions. 1m 47s

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Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?
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Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?

U.S. actions, including threats of military intervention and sanctions, have complicated China-Venezuela ties, putting their relationship at risk.

Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?
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Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?

China remains a major importer of Venezuelan oil, receiving hundreds of thousands of barrels per day, often circumventing sanctions by relabeling shipments.

Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?
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Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?

Experts find it highly unlikely China will provide more proactive support to Maduro, such as arms sales, new investments, or large loans, in the near future.

Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?
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19 hours ago
Is China abandoning ally Venezuela amid tensions with U.S.?

As U.S.-China geopolitical tensions worsen, Venezuela may have to settle for only moral support from Beijing.

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