China opposes military intervention in Venezuela: FM spokesperson

Xinhua Published: 2019-02-22 20:06:50
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China opposes military intervention and any action that could lead to heightened tension or even turmoil in Venezuela, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.

Humanitarian aid is seen in Cucuta, Colombia, on February 21, 2019, at the Tienditas International Bridge which has been blocked with containers by Venezuelan authorities to prevent access to the country. [Photo: AFP]

Humanitarian aid is seen in Cucuta, Colombia, on February 21, 2019, at the Tienditas International Bridge which has been blocked with containers by Venezuelan authorities to prevent access to the country. [Photo: AFP]

Spokesperson Geng Shuang made the comments at a news briefing in response to reports that the United States would support the Venezuelan opposition to deliver "humanitarian aid" into Venezuela on Feb. 23. Some analysts believe it is intended to create conflicts and provide a pretext for military intervention.

Colombian police stand on the Colombian side of the Tienditas International Bridge, which is blocked with a cargo trailer, a fuel tanker and fencing, placed by Venezuelan authorities to block humanitarian aid from entering, on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. [Photo: AP]

Colombian police stand on the Colombian side of the Tienditas International Bridge, which is blocked with a cargo trailer, a fuel tanker and fencing, placed by Venezuelan authorities to block humanitarian aid from entering, on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. [Photo: AP]

Geng said the government of Venezuela has "remained calm and exercised restraint," effectively preventing large-scale clashes.

"If so-called 'humanitarian aid' is delivered into Venezuela by force, once violent conflicts are caused, serious consequences will be brought on," he said, adding this is something no one wants to see.

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