‘Stop using courts, sanctions to threaten Cuba’, China warns United States
Speaking through the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Beijing called on the U.S. government to immediately lift its longstanding blockade and sanctions on Cuba, which China described as unjustified and harmful to the Cuban people.
The People’s Republic of China has urged the United States to stop using sanctions and legal actions to threaten Cuba, accusing Washington of escalating pressure against the Caribbean nation through economic restrictions and political interference.
Speaking through the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Beijing called on the U.S. government to immediately lift its longstanding blockade and sanctions on Cuba, which China described as unjustified and harmful to the Cuban people.
“China urges the United States to stop coercion and pressure in any form, end its blockade and sanctions against Cuba, and refrain from interfering in Cuba’s internal affairs,” the ministry said in a statement.
The Chinese government also condemned what it described as the use of courts, sanctions, and political pressure as tools to intimidate Havana, insisting that such actions violate international law and undermine global norms governing relations between sovereign states.
Beijing reaffirmed its support for Cuba’s sovereignty, independence, and national security, stressing that disputes should be resolved through dialogue rather than economic punishment or threats of force.
China’s comments come amid renewed tensions between Washington and Havana following tougher U.S. sanctions and increasing diplomatic friction between the two countries. Reports of possible military pressure and expanded restrictions by the United States have also drawn criticism from several countries, including China.
The Chinese government further warned against any threat of force directed at Cuba, maintaining that external pressure campaigns would only worsen instability and hardship.
Relations between China and Cuba have grown stronger in recent years, with Beijing increasing economic cooperation and political support for Havana as both countries criticize what they describe as unilateral U.S. policies.
