Overall Highlights

• The U.S. military strike in Venezuela has intensified discussions about Taiwan in Chinese media.
• China is likely to adopt a cautious approach following the U.S. attack, aiming to maintain stability in Latin America.
• Both U.S. and Chinese perspectives highlight the geopolitical implications of the Venezuela situation, particularly regarding regional alliances.
• China’s economic outlook remains optimistic despite geopolitical tensions, while the U.S. focuses on military strategies and regional influence.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The U.S. sees the military strike in Venezuela as a necessary action to counter Chinese influence in Latin America.
• U.S. media emphasizes the connection between Venezuela’s political situation and Taiwan, suggesting a potential template for U.S. actions in Asia.
• The U.S. is concerned about China’s response to its military actions, particularly regarding Taiwan’s security.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Chinese media frames the U.S. strike in Venezuela as an overreach, warning against the U.S. acting as a ‘world policeman.’
• China is likely to respond to the U.S. actions with a focus on diplomatic engagement and economic partnerships in Latin America.
• Chinese outlets highlight the need for a stable regional environment in response to U.S. military actions, emphasizing non-interventionist principles.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Watch Maduro Captured: What This Means for China and Taiwan - Bloomberg.com (1/5/2026)
2. [en-US] South Korea’s Lee to Meet Xi With Trade, Pyongyang on the Agenda - The China-Global South Project (1/5/2026)
3. [en-US] China’s Services Gauge Expanded at Slower Pace to End the Year - Bloomberg.com (1/5/2026)
4. [en-US] U.S. Strike in Venezuela Intensifies Chinese Media Debate Over Taiwan - The China-Global South Project (1/5/2026)
5. [en-US] K-fashion accelerates push into Japan, China with offline expansion - Asia News Network (1/5/2026)
6. [en-US] China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template - Bloomberg.com (1/5/2026)
7. [en-US] China-US Truce a Breather for 2026 Chinese Economy - Asia Sentinel (1/5/2026)
8. [en-US] Corporate fundamentals, new economy lay ground for A-share bull market - China Daily - Global Edition (1/5/2026)
9. [en-US] China offers an anchor as global economy fragments - China Daily (1/5/2026)
10. [en-US] China’s been practising a Venezuelan-style raid on Taiwan for years - AFR (1/5/2026)
11. [en-US] South Korean President Lee Jae-myung lands in Beijing with 200-strong delegation - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
12. [en-US] Open Questions | ‘Embrace the moment’: on China, Daniel Kritenbrink puts pragmatism first - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
13. [en-US] China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
14. [en-US] Trump warns Venezuela’s interim leader to cooperate, or else - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
15. [en-US] Russia’s Medvedev floats kidnapping scenario involving Germany’s Merz - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
16. [en-US] US scrambles geopolitics with stark attack on Venezuela - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
17. [en-US] We never believe that any country can play the role of world policeman: Chinese FM on Venezuela situation - Global Times (1/4/2026)
18. [en-US] Venezuela crisis underscores China’s challenges in Latin America - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
19. [en-US] US strikes on Venezuela sound an alarm for global governance: Global Times editorial - Global Times (1/4/2026)
20. [en-US] Impact of US strike against Venezuela on global oil price limited in the short term, but long-term uncertainties heighten: analysts - Global Times (1/4/2026)