China said on Wednesday a newspaper report that Chinese diplomats had held talks with Venezuela
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Wednesday a newspaper report that Chinese diplomats had held talks with Venezuela’s political opposition to protect its investments in the Latin American country was “fake news”.
The Wall Street Journal said the diplomats, concerned about oil projects in Venezuela and almost $20 billion that Caracas owes Beijing, had held talks in Washington with representatives of Juan Guaido, the opposition leader heading U. S.-backed efforts to oust President Nicolas Maduro.
“In fact the report is false.
