The movements come as China said it opposed U.S. oil seizures and naval pressure on Venezuela. President Donald Trump is tightening maritime enforcement to choke off oil revenues to Caracas, which has in turn said the blockade won’t deter its oil shipments, and is reportedly deploying vessels to escort commercial vessels carrying petroleum products.
tirsdag 30. desember 2025
Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge US Blockade off Venezuela
Chinese oil tankers are pressing ahead with Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S. blockade and an escalating campaign of tanker seizures. Two Chinese-flagged VLCCs are operating near Venezuelan waters, with the Thousand Sunny due to arrive in mid-January and the Xing Ye waiting off French Guiana, according to a new report by Lloyd's List.
The movements come as China said it opposed U.S. oil seizures and naval pressure on Venezuela. President Donald Trump is tightening maritime enforcement to choke off oil revenues to Caracas, which has in turn said the blockade won’t deter its oil shipments, and is reportedly deploying vessels to escort commercial vessels carrying petroleum products.
The movements come as China said it opposed U.S. oil seizures and naval pressure on Venezuela. President Donald Trump is tightening maritime enforcement to choke off oil revenues to Caracas, which has in turn said the blockade won’t deter its oil shipments, and is reportedly deploying vessels to escort commercial vessels carrying petroleum products.
