China Warns Of Countermeasures After US Sanctions On Two Firms Over Cuba Ties

China has harshly criticized recent US sanctions imposed on two Chinese companies due to their business connections with Cuba, warning it retains the authority to implement necessary measures to safeguard its interests. The Ministry of Commerce expressed opposition to Washington's latest restrictions, accusing the US of unfairly targeting Chinese businesses and damaging economic relations between the two largest economies.

Beijing argued that the measures infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and jeopardize the stability of trade ties. The Ministry alleged that the US has recently intensified sanctions against Chinese businesses while implementing several discriminatory restrictions, affecting commercial interests and creating further uncertainty.

China called upon the US administration to revoke what it labeled as wrongful actions and address the concerns raised by the latest sanctions. The statement did not specify any retaliatory actions China might take, but maintained the right to protect national interests and affected enterprises. The dispute comes after the US expanded sanctions targeting foreign businesses involved in commercial activities in Cuba, allowing the restriction of companies operating in various sectors of the Cuban economy such as electronics, manufacturing, marine activities, and technology.