China opposes external interference in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext, said Mao Ning, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing on Friday.
Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a media query about recent U.S. sanctions against Venezuela.
"China opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the UN Security Council and the interference of external forces in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext. We call on the U.S. side to lift the illicit unilateral sanctions and choose the course of action that is conducive to peace, stability and development in Latin America and the Caribbean region," Mao said.
China opposes external interference in Venezuela's internal affairs: spokeswoman
