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 International Department head Liu Haixing referred to China and Cuba as "good brothers" during a meeting in Havana, demonstrating solidarity amid U.S. pressure on the island nation. Liu and Cuban Communist Party International Relations Chief Emilio Lozada Garcia described their relationship as one of "good friends, good comrades and good brothers," emphasizing that ties had reached an "unprecedented new height."
Liu asserted that China has consistently supported Cuba through a changing global landscape, maintaining a long-term, friendly policy. He reiterated Beijing's commitment to Cuba's socialist path and cooperation, while opposing hegemony and power politics. The U.S. administration has intensified its pressure on Havana in recent months, accusing China of operating intelligence facilities in Cuba and sanctioning a Cuban military official for procuring Chinese military equipment.
China has denied these claims, urging Washington to cease threats of force or unilateral sanctions. Liu expressed the Chinese Communist Party's readiness to collaborate with the Cuban Communist Party to maintain high-level exchanges and strengthen the "special friendship" between the two nations.
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