Beijing, Jan. 6, 2026 – China’s top financial regulator has asked major banks to disclose their exposure to Venezuela, following a U.S. military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration instructed lenders including state policy banks to report their credit to Venezuelan entities and assess associated risks. The directive reflects growing concern over China’s financial ties to Venezuela amid political uncertainty and possible debt restructuring under a post-Maduro regime.
China has been one of Venezuela’s largest creditors, largely through oil-backed loans. The U.S. raid has sparked fears in Beijing that its financial claims could be de-prioritized if Venezuela shifts closer to Washington.
