Source: Forbes
“China on Monday criticized the U.S.’s seizures of oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela and accused Washington of breaking international law amid reports that the U.S. Coast Guard was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea after seizing two others this month. In a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said: ‘The U.S.’s arbitrary seizure of other countries’ vessels is a serious violation of international law,’ adding that China ‘opposes illegal unilateral sanctions … without authorization from the UN Security Council.'” (12/22/25)