The exact timing of the US raid on Caracas US President Donald Trump said was weather dependent- but if Washington wanted to send a signal to Beijing it could hardly have chosen a better moment.

Hours before the military action began a high-level Chinese delegation met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas to affirm their support for the beleaguered leader... with Beijing subsequently condemning the US action.

• Guest: David Sacks, fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
• Producer: Pip Cook