China Warned as US Acts in Its Own Hemisphere: Retired Brig. Gen. Stilwell

Retired Brig. Gen. David Stilwell, former U.S. military attaché in Beijing, said the U.S. operation in Venezuela sends a message to China on U.S. readiness to act.
Published: 1/9/2026, 12:31:52 AM EST

What does the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela signal to China, and why are analysts saying it's not a playbook for Taiwan?

NTD spoke with retired Brigadier General David Stilwell, former U.S. military attaché in Beijing, about the impact of the U.S. operation in Venezuela. Particularly, the failure of Chinese-made military radars during the raid.

Stilwell noted that it sends a clear message to China, emphasizing U.S. readiness to act when necessary.