Venezuela Reassures China: Oil Prices Independent of US Influence Amid Maduro Capture

• Venezuela assured China that its oil prices will be determined by global markets, not US pressure, following President Nicolás Maduro's capture.
• Ambassador Remigio Ceballos stated in Beijing that Caracas would not comply with US-imposed arrangements on oil pricing.
• The remarks address concerns after reports of US President Donald Trump considering control over Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) and pushing prices down.
• China, a major buyer of Venezuelan crude, has condemned Maduro's capture and maintains strong bilateral ties with Venezuela.
• Venezuela also sought to calm investor fears, affirming the security of Chinese and other foreign investments in the country.