China supports Cuba and defies US threats: Details of the crisis
In a move reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions in Latin America, China to provide all forms of "support and assistance" to Cuba , in a direct and firm response to continued US threats against the Caribbean island. This Chinese stance condemned the pressure exerted by Washington , which Beijing described as undermining the foundations of peace and stability in the region.
China's position: A firm rejection of hegemony
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiaxing stated at a press conference that China is following US actions toward Havana with grave concern. He expressed Beijing's strong opposition to any unilateral measures aimed at crippling the Cuban economy or destabilizing its political situation. The Chinese official urged the United States to "immediately cease undermining regional peace and stability," calling for the immediate lifting of the embargo and sanctions imposed on Cuba, and emphasizing that China will continue to provide its ally with all necessary support.
Historical background: Decades of siege and resilience
To understand the depth of the current crisis, one must consider the historical context of US-Cuban relations. Cuba has been subjected to a comprehensive economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States since the early 1960s—the longest embargo in modern history. This embargo has caused enormous economic losses for the island and directly impacted the living conditions of the Cuban people. Recent statements from China reaffirm the strategic alliance between Beijing and Havana, with China currently being Cuba's second-largest trading partner and a major source of technological and economic support amidst the isolation Washington is attempting to impose.
Geopolitical dimensions of the conflict
Observers believe that China's support for Cuba transcends traditional bilateral relations, representing a clear geopolitical message to Washington on its own turf. With China's growing influence in Latin America through infrastructure projects and investments, Beijing seeks to bolster its presence as an international counterweight to American power. The survival of the Cuban regime is a crucial point of focus for both Chinese and Russian foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, making the island an arena of ongoing competition between the great powers.
Cuban mobilization and fears of a Venezuelan scenario
On the ground, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called for raising the country's combat readiness to confront any potential "aggression," coinciding with large-scale military exercises. These moves come amid previous warnings from the US administration that Havana could face a fate similar to Venezuela's, referring to the maximum pressure campaign Washington has waged against President Nicolás Maduro's regime. Reports have indicated heightened tensions and threats to cut off Venezuelan oil supplies to Cuba, amid allegations of operations targeting the Cuban military presence in Caracas, further complicating the security landscape in the Caribbean region.
