BEIJING: China opposed what it said was “unilateral bullying” after Washington ordered a blockade of tankers entering and leaving oil-rich Venezuela, but did not say exactly how it would come to the South American country’s aid or offer any refuge for its embattled leader. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers attempting to leave Venezuelan waters, and those arriving, as Washington massed troops and warships in the region.

The order comes a week after the US military seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against…

Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country

BEIJING: China opposed what it said was “unilateral bullying” after Washington ordered a blockade of tankers entering and leaving oil-rich Venezuela, but did not say exactly how…