China strongly rejected the unilateral US sanctions under the pretext of cooperation with Cuba in response to new US sanctions against Chinese companies, Beijing called these measures illegal and emphasized the legitimacy of its relations with Havana. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that the cooperation between the two countries is completely transparent, open and based on international law. China, while firmly supporting Cuba's national sovereignty, pledged to take all necessary measures to protect the rights of its members.

China strongly rejected the unilateral US sanctions under the pretext of cooperation with Cuba in response to new US sanctions against Chinese companies, Beijing called these measures illegal and emphasized the legitimacy of its relations with Havana. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that the cooperation between the two countries is completely transparent, open and based on international law. China, while firmly supporting Cuba's national sovereignty, pledged to take all necessary measures to protect the rights of its members.