Marti statue in Cienfuegos -- Vgenecr, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Daniel Delgado and Ellen Von Zur Muehlrn This article originally appeared in People’s World . Trump’s recent escalation against Cuba, threatening to tariff nations that trade oil with Cuba, is compounding hardships in the island nation and motivating the international solidarity community to help. Since the kidnapping of Venezuela’s sitting President, Nicolás Maduro, on Jan. 3, the MAGA administrat

Vietnam-China solidarity float, 1964 -- Daily LIFT #1899

Representational Image Various Sources According to China's government work report submitted to the National People's Congress, the economy aims to grow between 4.5% and 5% in 2026. Premier Li Qiang emphasized that this target aligns with China's long-term objectives through 2035 and the broader goal of achieving socialist modernization. Setting a slightly moderate growth rate leaves room for structural adjustments, reforms, and risk management, the report noted. Analysts des

Opening of the session in Beijing -- image via X Various Sources The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, convened its fourth session of the 14th committee in Beijing, marking the start of the country's annual “Two Sessions” alongside the National People's Congress (NPC). It officially opened on March 4, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with President Xi Jinping and top Chinese lea

It’s obvious that Trump loves the feel of power. It no doubt gives him a rush more intoxicating than any drug. Trump announces attacks on Iran -- public domain image By Les Leopold, Common Dreams Since resuming power 13 months ago, President Trump has declared he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize . At the same time, he has attacked civilian boats in the Caribbean, abducted the head of Venezuela , blockaded Cuba , conducted air strikes in Nigeria , Somalia , Yemen , and

The People's Communes Are Good, school poster, Rui Guangting, People's Republic of China, 1958 -- Daily LIFT #1891 The poster's title is from a quote by Mao.

Students at a school for the deaf sing "The East is Red", People's Republic of China, 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1887

Revolutionary teachers and students of the Central Academy of Industrial Arts erect a massive poster in Beijing, 1968 -- Daily LIFT #1886

Images via the KCNA Various Sources The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opened on February 19, 2026 in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), bringing together thousands of delegates and observers to set policy priorities, with a key focus on improving economic activity under Kim Jong Un's leadership. The Ninth Congress represents the highest decision-making body of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), as stipulated under party rules to be

Study the People's Liberation Army's hard work and plain living, poster, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1880

The cave-house at the tool at Phoenix Mountain where Comrade Mao at one time lived. Excerpted from an article by Ruth Lake, a New Zealander visiting Yenan (now translated as Yan'an), People's Republic of China, in 1966 (China Reconstructs Magazine): The caves are one of the greatest surprises in Yenan, We have seen pictures of these hillsides pierced with a thousand eyes, the rows of arched caves extending along ledged terraces to house colleges, cadres. hospital and armymen,

Images via Estudios Revolución Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel spoke to the press on Thursday, February 5, in Havana about the situation facing the island in the wake of the latest criminal measures imposed by Washington and the Trump regime. This very long press conference that involved exchanges with several reporters is of real importance in understanding the situation from a perspective not generally reflected in the western media. We are translating the questions and a

Vintage representational image of Chinese Sweet and Sour spareribs From China Reconstructs, People's Republic of China, 1966. Recipes for Spareribs SPARERIBS are a perennial Chinese favourite. Here is a basic recipe for deep-fried spareribs which can be served in two different styles, either with sweet-and-sour sauce. or with a salt-and-pepper dip. Deep-fried Spareribs 3 lb. spareribs 1 teaspoon soya sauce 1/2 tablespoon rice wine (or sherry) 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons c

People Who Conquer Nature, Shih Pang-Hua, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1863

Shantung Sisters Learn to Plant Rice, Pai Yi-ju, People's Republic of China, 1966 -- Daily LIFT #1862

Responding to a question from the Latin American left news outlet Telesur on January 27, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakin reaffirmed China's support for Cuba and denounced the US blockade. Telesur: Recently the Cuban government denounced the intensification of the illegal U.S. blockade, particularly regarding the supply of oil, which has severely impacted the Cuban economy and the daily lives of its people, constituting a form of collective punishment accordi

Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The President of the People's Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, approved a new round of aid to Cuba that includes emergency financial assistance valued at 80 million dollars for the acquisition of electrical equipment and other urgent needs that the country has, as well as a donation of 60,000 tons of rice. The Chinese ambassador to Cuba, Hu

Paolostefano1412, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Resisting Imperialism with Popular Organization Attack on Venezuela is a Threat to Latin America and Brazil Political Statement by the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) The Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) expresses its unwavering solidarity with the Venezuelan people in the face of the criminal imperialist attack carried out by the United States against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and demands the freedom of Presiden

Chibichiri cave in Yomitan village, Okinawa. A place of mass suicide of Japanese soldiers and Okinawan civilians during the Battle of Okinawa -- Vitalie Ciubotaru, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Tings Chak and Atul Chandra We descended into Chibichibi Cave in southern Okinawa with the heavy feeling that this was not a site of distant history, but a warning. The cave is low enough that you have to bend forward as you walk. The air is damp, the light disappears quickly,

Peace poster, Tsai Cheng-hua, People's Republic of China, 1954 -- Daily LIFT #1851