Maduro highlights strength of Venezuela–China ties amid ongoing tensions with the US: Video
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reaffirmed the strength of his country’s partnership with China during remarks in Caracas on Monday, November 24, publicly thanking President Xi Jinping for what he described as continued “solidarity and support” at a moment of heightened tensions with the United States.
Maduro said the relationship had “passed the test fully” and claimed that a recent letter from Xi, “written in his own hand", reiterated China’s backing for Venezuela across multiple areas of cooperation.
Emphasising the personal dimension of the bilateral relationship, Maduro displayed his Huawei smartphone, which he said was a direct gift from the Chinese leader. He praised the device’s performance and highlighted what he described as its secure, “un-interceptable” features, presenting it as an example of China’s technological engagement with Venezuela.
Maduro also framed China’s support within what he called a broader “growing movement of international solidarity” towards Venezuela as it faces ongoing political and diplomatic confrontation with the United States.
While addressing China, Maduro also noted the country’s continued cooperation with Russia, referencing his May meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. He said the Venezuela–Russia High-Level Intergovernmental Commission is pursuing new agreements in areas including oil, finance, defence, education, and technology, signalling continued efforts by Caracas to deepen ties with major global allies beyond the West.
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