🇺🇸 Reports say U.S. forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and taken control of Venezuelan oilfields — and that’s a big deal for China.
🛢️ Why this matters: • Venezuela’s heavy crude is critical for Chinese refineries • It’s also tied to oil-for-loans repayments • Long-term access is now in question
⚠️ Yes, China has alternatives like Saudi Arabia and Russia… But sudden supply shifts = uncertainty, and markets hate uncertainty.
