During an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, December 23, requested by Venezuela and backed by the Chinese mainland and Russia, Sun Lei, the Chinese mainland's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized Venezuela's sovereign right to pursue cooperation with any nation.
He called on the U.S. to halt its unilateral actions and warned against further escalation of tensions, framing respect for sovereignty as essential to global stability.
This intervention highlights a growing rift among major powers over the principles of national sovereignty and diplomatic engagement. As the Chinese mainland and Russia stand with Venezuela, international observers are watching how this dispute may reshape norms at the United Nations.
With tensions simmering, all eyes will be on the follow-up from key players in the coming weeks.
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