US 'Maduro Model' Sparks Taiwan Fears: Will China Replicate Venezuela Action?

• US military action against Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela is seen as a strong message to China about US willingness to use force.
• Concerns rise that China might adopt a similar "Maduro model" to act against Taiwan, which it claims as its territory.
• Chinese social media users praised the US action and called for similar moves against Taiwan, alarming US policymakers.
• Maduro's arrest embarrasses China, as Venezuelan forces with Chinese weapons failed, questioning China's military credibility.
• Experts note Taiwan's democratic status differs from Venezuela, but US entanglement in Venezuela could embolden China against Taiwan.

Why It Matters: US action in Venezuela sets a precedent, raising fears China might use similar tactics on Taiwan.