Foreign Affairs

Maduro’s China Praise Masks Growing Threat to American Security

By National Security Desk | September 4, 2025

In a troubling display of global power realignment, Nicolás Maduro crowns China the world’s leading military and economic giant, signaling deeper ties that threaten America’s strategic interests and national sovereignty.

On September 3rd, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro publicly declared China the "first military power on the planet," praising its recent military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s Pacific conclusion. While Maduro framed this rising superpower as a "sister" without imperialist ambitions, his endorsement underscores a worrying shift in global alliances that directly challenges America’s leadership and security.Is America Ignoring the Real Military Threat in Our Hemisphere?Maduro's glowing remarks were more than diplomatic courtesy; they highlighted China's unprecedented military buildup—the same parade displayed cutting-edge weaponry signaling Beijing's unstoppable march toward global dominance. Yet Washington remains hesitant to confront...

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