China’s President Xi Jinping Says the United States Must Face Serious Consequences for Violating International Law, Breaching the UN Charter, and Kidnapping Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro

China’s President Warns U.S. Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Violation of International Law and UN Charter

China’s president has sharply condemned the United States, saying Washington must face consequences for what Beijing described as serious violations of international law and the United Nations Charter following the alleged kidnapping of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking during a high-level address, the Chinese leader accused the U.S. of undermining the foundations of the international system by carrying out unilateral actions against a sovereign nation without authorization from the UN Security Council. He said the reported detention of Maduro represented a “dangerous escalation” that threatens global stability and weakens respect for international norms.

“Any country, regardless of its power, must abide by international law and the principles of the UN Charter,” the Chinese president said, according to state media. “The use of force, coercion, or abduction of another nation’s leader sets a dangerous precedent and must not be normalized.”

Beijing argued that the alleged action violates core UN principles, including respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Chinese officials warned that failure to hold the United States accountable could erode trust in global institutions and encourage similar actions by other nations.

China also called on the United Nations to play a more active role, urging an independent international investigation and an emergency discussion at the Security Council. Diplomats said Beijing is coordinating with other countries to push for a collective response aimed at preserving what it described as a “rules-based international order.”

The U.S. government has defended its actions by citing concerns over democracy, security, and alleged criminal activity involving Venezuela’s leadership, though critics argue such justifications do not override international law or the need for multilateral approval.

Global reactions have been mixed. Some U.S. allies have urged restraint and transparency, while others expressed concern that the situation could further destabilize already tense geopolitical relationships. Several countries in the Global South echoed China’s position, warning that powerful nations must not be allowed to act above international law.

As diplomatic pressure mounts, analysts say the dispute could deepen divisions between major world powers and intensify debates over sovereignty, intervention,