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1. CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON MAO NING SPEAKING (Chinese) CHINA - RELEASED ON JAN. 06, 2026 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO — EDITORIAL USE ONLY — China believes that all countries should respect the development paths chosen by the people of other countries and abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, Jan. 06, amid tensions involving Venezuela.

Mao said major countries, in particular, should set a good example, stressing that no country should act as the world’s police or judge. She underlined that China respects all countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and takes other countries’ legitimate security concerns seriously.

She said China supports resolving differences and disputes peacefully through dialogue and consultation, adding that Beijing champions a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security.

Mao added that China stands ready to work with other countries to defend the authority of international law, reject what she described as the “law of the jungle,” oppose interference in countries’ internal affairs, and jointly uphold world peace and stability.