China Pledges 'Firm Support' for Cuba on 66th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

During a routine press briefing in Beijing, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, affirmed China's unwavering support for Cuba, coinciding with the 66th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the nations. He emphasized that China would assist Cuba in "pursuing a socialist development path that aligns with its national circumstances" and in "defending its sovereignty against external meddling," a stance that remains unchanged regardless of shifts in the global landscape. This announcement occurred as the United States intensified its pressure on Havana through an oil blockade and military planning focused on the island, highlighting Beijing's ongoing diplomatic solidarity with Cuba amid rising tensions with the US.