US strike on Venezuela may embolden China's territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
- Posted on January 4, 2026
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US strike on Venezuela may embolden China's territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
A U.S. attack on Venezuela is seen by analysts as emboldening China's territorial claims, particularly over Taiwan and the South China Sea. While not expected to hasten an invasion of Taiwan, the move provides China with "cheap ammunition" to criticize Washington and bolster its international standing.