China said on Thursday it opposes outside interference in Venezuela and supports its efforts to protect its independence and stability, Reuters reported.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying called for all sides to calmly and reasonably find a peaceful solution.

“China supports efforts made by the Venezuelan government to protect the country’s sovereignty, independence and stability,” Hua told a regular briefing in Beijing.

“...I want to emphasize that outside sanctions or interference usually make the situation more complicated and are not helpful to resolving the actual problems.”