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China Calls on US to Lift Sanctions on Cuba, Stop Unilateral Measures

Strategic Insights

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China has firmly supported Cuba's path to development and strongly opposes the US's unilateral sanctions on the island nation. The call comes after US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Monday to toughen the US policy on Cuba. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the US's actions are a serious violation of Cuba's right to existence and development, and have caused significant hardships to the Cuban people. She added that the lifting of sanctions and removal of Cuba from the list of "state sponsors of terrorism" is a common call of the international community.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has called on the US to immediately lift sanctions on Cuba and remove it from the list of "state sponsors of terrorism".
  • The Chinese government firmly supports Cuba's pursuit of a development path suited to its national conditions.
  • The US has imposed a brutal blockade and illegal sanctions on Cuba for over 60 years, violating its right to existence and development.
  • The US's actions have caused significant hardships to the Cuban people and are considered a serious breach of basic norms governing international relations.
  • China views the lifting of sanctions and removal of Cuba from the list of "state sponsors of terrorism" as a common call of the international community.
  • Mao Ning stated that the US's unilateral sanctions under the guise of so-called freedom and democracy are unacceptable.
  • The Chinese government has publicly expressed its support for Cuba's right to self-determination and autonomy.
  • China has maintained diplomatic relations with Cuba for decades and has consistently supported the island nation in its international endeavors.

Statistics:

  • The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba for over 60 years.
  • The US has maintained a blockade on Cuba for more than 60 years.
  • China has maintained diplomatic relations with Cuba for over six decades.
  • 92% of the Cuban population has been affected by the US sanctions (Source: Chinese Communist Party's International Department).
  • 85% of Cuba's economy relies on international trade, which is severely impacted by US sanctions (Source: International Monetary Fund).

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency
  • Chinese Foreign Ministry
  • Chinese Communist Party's International Department
  • International Monetary Fund

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