China raps Bolton's Venezuela comments, urges US to stop bullying others

China has lashed out at the US for warning Beijing over its support for Venezuela, urging Washington to stop its bullying actions across the world.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remarks on Wednesday in an online statement released in reaction to a warning by US National Security Advisor John Bolton that China and Russia must stop their business with the government in Caracas.

The Chinese spokesperson described the comments as "a wanton interference in Venezuela's internal affairs."

"China urges the US to... let the Venezuelan people decide their own future and immediately stop the bullying actions of suppressing other countries at every turn," she added.

Bolton said on Tuesday that Washington could impose sanctions on any international company for conducting business with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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