As a sign of
support for the nation of Venezuela, the Chinese government has for the first
time allowed a naval ship to sail to Venezuela. This diplomatic move follows
in the wake of a five year trend where the Maduro-led country has been dealing with
hyperinflation and an economic recession. China has sent a medical ship to the
area that will stop in multiple ports over an eight day stretch, in which the Chinese
commander navigating the boat will meet with Venezuelan officials. It is important
to note that President Nicolas Maduro visited Beijing last month where we was
reported to be seeking financial support from China. This symbolic move is to
show that China is still supporting their ally despite tensions arising from inconsistencies
relating to China’s promise to financially aid Venezuela. The nation of Venezuela
is a critical ally of China’s in South America, seeing as Venezuela has cold
relations with the United States and is an oil-rich country. Relating to the, “trade-war”
that the U.S. and China have been waging amongst each other, the decision to
send a medical vessel on a diplomatic mission is both a reaffirming of Chinese-Venezuelan
relations, and a reminder to the USA that China has been coalition-building
with emerging nations in the continent of South America.
Kevin Phelan
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