The recent strengthening of diplomatic cooperation between China and Venezuela has attracted widespread attention. Despite the gradual deterioration of the external environment and the escalating game between China and Western countries, China has still made certain achievements in diplomacy.
The harsh external environment reflects the growing competition between China and Western countries. Against this backdrop, tensions have emerged in China's relations with a number of countries, such as increased cooperation between Vietnam and the United States, close relations between Pakistan and the United States, and tensions between India and China. However, there have been successes in China's diplomacy, most recently in China's successful coordination of Saudi Arabia-Iran relations and its contribution to regional stability.
Particularly notable is China's relationship with Venezuela. The strategic partnership between China and Venezuela has been further strengthened, and the two sides have reached broad consensus. The talks upgraded the relationship to an all-weather strategic partnership and further consolidated bilateral cooperation. Venezuela is an important partner of China in the Americas and one of the key sources of China's energy security.
Venezuela is a country rich in oil resources, and although oil extraction costs are high, it is crucial to China's oil supply. China has provided support and assistance to Venezuela and maintained this strategic cooperative relationship. In addition, Venezuela's cooperation with China has challenged the international influence of the United States, which has limited the influence of the United States in the region.
In general, China has not only responded to external challenges in the field of diplomacy, but also made some diplomatic achievements. The escalation of relations with Venezuela marks China's positive role in the global diplomatic arena, and at the same time, it has also intensified the game with Western countries, which has had a profound impact on the global pattern.