[Will U.S. companies take over Venezuelan oil fields operated by Chinese companies? Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by law] On September 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A Reuters reporter asked: According to reports, as part of President Trump’s new oil agreement with Venezuela, the American oil company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take over many oil fields in Venezuela. These oil fields were previously operated by Chinese companies. What is China’s response to this? Guo Jiakun said that China has taken note of the relevant reports. China has always maintained that relations between countries should be handled in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and that economic and trade cooperation between countries should follow the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation. "At the same time, I also want to emphasize that the cooperation between China and Venezuela is protected by international law and the laws of the two countries, and China's legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela must be protected." Guo Jiakun said. (The Paper)