On January 5, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter from Spain’s *ABC* asked whether China had been in contact with Venezuela’s interim President Rodríguez.Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will increase investment in Venezuela’s oil sector. Will China continue to import Venezuelan oil? Lin Jian stated that China respects Venezuela’s sovereignty and independence and believes that the Venezuelan government will properly handle its internal affairs in accordance with its own constitution and laws.Cooperation between China and Venezuela is cooperation between sovereign states and is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. Regardless of how the political situation in Venezuela may change, China’s willingness to deepen practical cooperation with Venezuela across all fields remains unchanged, and China’s legitimate interests in Venezuela will be protected in accordance with the law.