Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
The head of the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department, Liu Haixing, hailed China and Cuba as “good brothers” during a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana, in a show of solidarity as Washington ramps up pressure on the island. According to an official Chinese readout, Liu on Sunday held talks with Emilio Lozada Garcia, the Communist Party of Cuba’s international relations chief,…
Chinese Communist Party head Liu Haixing described China and Cuba as "good brothers" during a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana, showcasing solidarity amidst increasing pressure from the United States. Liu Haixing and Cuban Communist Party International Relations chief Emilio Lozada Garcia emphasized the strength of the China-Cuba relationship, describing it as "good friends, good comrades, and good brothers."
Both nations have shown unwavering support for each other through various global changes and have long maintained a strategic and long-term view of their relationship. Liu affirmed China's commitment to advancing pragmatic cooperation between China and Cuba while upholding international fairness and justice and opposing hegemony and power politics.
The meeting comes amid heightened US pressure on Cuba, with Washington sanctioning a senior Cuban military official and accusing Beijing of running intelligence facilities in Havana. Despite these tensions, China has consistently rejected the claims and vowed to support Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and opposing external interference.
Liu expressed Beijing's willingness to work with Cuba to deepen strategic cooperation, safeguard international fairness and justice, and continuously elevate China-Cuba relations to new heights.
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