4 Chinese Firms With Ties to Venezuela’s Oil Sector Sanctioned by US

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on four Chinese companies and vessels tied to Venezuela's oil sector.
Published: 1/3/2026, 8:28:14 AM EST

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on four Chinese companies and vessels tied to Venezuela's oil sector.

It’s the Trump administration's latest move against Venezuela’s Maduro regime. This time, it also sends a rare but strong signal to the regime’s close ally, Beijing.