CUBA CRISIS: Beijing Stands With Havana Amid Trump's Threat and US Fuel Blockade | Times Now World

As the United States tightens its economic pressure on Cuba, China is making its position clear. It will not abandon Havana. In a strong diplomatic message to Washington, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged Beijing's unwavering support for Cuba's sovereignty, rejecting sanctions, blockades, and foreign interference. Meeting his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in Beijing, Wang said China's backing would remain unchanged, irrespective of how the international situation evolves. No matter how the situation evolves, China will firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests, and in opposing sanctions, blockades and external interference. Jointly oppose power politics and unilateral acts. The strong show of solidarity comes days after Washington imposed sanctions on two Chinese state-linked companies, China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies, accusing them of supplying military-related equipment to Cuba. Beijing has condemned the measures, calling them an example of illegal long-arm jurisdiction. Wang also called for closer coordination between Beijing and Havana on international platforms, urging both countries to jointly oppose what he described as power politics and unilateral actions. For Havana, China's support goes beyond diplomatic statements. Beijing has already approved 80 million dollars in emergency assistance for Cuba. Alongside a donation of 60,000 tons of rice and cooperation in solar energy infrastructure. The assistance comes as Cuba grapples with severe fuel shortages and repeated nationwide blackouts. Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez thanked Beijing for standing by the island, particularly in helping it navigate its energy crisis amid what Havana calls a U.S. fuel blockade. I expressed my gratitude for the continued support and solidarity of the Chinese party, government, and people, particularly regarding the energy transition in the current context of the U.S. fuel embargo. The diplomatic show of solidarity also comes as Donald Trump openly predicts Cuba's imminent collapse. Speaking at the White House, Trump described the island as a failing nation and said he believed it would fall fairly soon. But as Washington continues to tighten economic restrictions, Beijing is reaffirming its commitment to Havana, with both countries vowing to deepen strategic cooperation and oppose unilateral actions. For China, the message is clear. Its relationship with Cuba and its support for the island's sovereignty will not be dictated by Washington's sanctions.