China pledged on Wednesday to stand by Cuba against sanctions and foreign interference, days after Washington penalised two Chinese state-linked firms for allegedly supplying the Cuban military. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez in Beijing that China would firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and opposing sanctions, blockades and foreign interference, regardless of how the international situation changed. The ministry’s readout said Rodriguez...
China backs Cuba as Havana raises US fuel pressure in Beijing
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
China pledged on Wednesday to stand by Cuba against sanctions and foreign interference, days after Washington penalised two Chinese state-linked firms for allegedly supplying the Cuban military. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez in Beijing that China would firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and opposing sanctions, blockades and foreign interference, regardless of how the international situation changed. The ministry’s readout said Rodriguez...
Key Takeaways
- China backs Cuba as Havana raises US fuel pressure in Beijing.
- China pledged on Wednesday to stand by Cuba against sanctions and foreign interference, days after Washington penalised two Chinese state-linked firms for allegedly supplying the Cuban military.
- The ministry’s readout said Rodriguez...
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