Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Wednesday said that China opposes “external interference” in Venezuela’s affairs amid rising tensions between the South American country and the United States.

“China stands against any action that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter or infringes on countries’ sovereignty and security, and opposes external interference in Venezuela’s domestic affairs under any pretext,” Lin said . “China calls on all parties to keep Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace and prevent further escalation.”

Lin delivered his remarks during a Wednesday press conference in response to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that airlines should consider Venezuelan airspace to be closed.

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