Beijing.- The Chinese Government reaffirmed this Tuesday its “firm” support for Cuba in the “defense of its national sovereignty and security”, days after the US Government redoubled its sanctions against the island, a move that Beijing has called “unilateral” and “illegal”.
“China firmly supports Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, resolutely opposes any interference in its internal affairs, and urges the US side to immediately end the blockade and sanctions against Cuba, as well as any form of coercion and pressure,” the spokesperson emphasized.
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump increased its sanctions against Cuba last Friday, with measures targeting the pillars of its economy, especially the energy, defense, mining, and financial services sectors. Washington has maintained an oil embargo on the island since last January, while Trump and other senior officials of his government have on several occasions defended the need for a regime change in the Caribbean country.
