Ministry: China against military intervention in Venezuela

China opposes military intervention in Venezuela as well as any move that would escalate tensions or conflicts in the country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Friday.

The remarks came after reports saying the United States will take all necessary measures to support the opposition party in Venezuela to send humanitarian aid into the country on Saturday.

Geng said at a daily news conference that the Venezuelan government has maintained calm and restraint in recent times.

The Venezuelan government has been safeguarding peace and stability in the country and avoiding large-scale conflicts, he said.

If the so-called humanitarian aid were forcefully sent into Venezuela, there would be serious consequences, he added.