Core Viewpoint - The U.S. has seized the "Century" super tanker, carrying approximately 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan heavy oil, valued at around $144 million, which belongs to Chinese traders, under the pretext of combating drug trafficking and terrorism funding, thereby undermining China's legitimate energy cooperation with Venezuela [2][3]. Group 1: U.S. Actions and Justifications - The U.S. claims the seizure is part of efforts to combat drug trafficking and terrorism linked to the Venezuelan regime, but this is viewed as an attempt to disrupt Venezuela's oil exports and harm China's legitimate business interests [2][3]. - This incident marks the second seizure of a vessel linked to Chinese assets within a month, following the earlier detention of the "Skipper" tanker, which was also justified by claims of sanction evasion related to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard [2]. Group 2: International Reactions and Implications - The U.S. actions have sparked widespread controversy regarding the legality of its domestic laws overriding international law, with countries like Russia expressing dissatisfaction and calling for respect for international law and the rights of businesses [2][3]. - The seizure is seen as a disruption to international shipping and energy trade, raising concerns about the protection of legitimate business rights and the potential consequences of U.S. hegemony in global trade [3].