China reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

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 according to international law aimed at changing the government of Cuba. Given the historical relationship between China and Cuba, are there any concrete initiatives of cooperation between the two countries to mitigate the effects of this blockade in the energy sector?

Guo Jiakun: We noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has made a response by pointing out that it’s a brutal assault against a nation that is not hostile to any nation and a proof that Cuban economic hardships are mainly caused by the U.S.

China is deeply concerned by and strongly condemns the U.S.’s moves and urges the U.S. to stop depriving the Cuban people of their rights to subsistence and development, stop disrupting regional peace and stability, stop its violations of international law and immediately lift its blockade and sanctions on Cuba.

China will continue to do what it can to provide support and assistance to Cuba. We are confident that under the strong leadership of the party and government of Cuba, the Cuban people will tide over the current difficulty.