China condemned the new US sanctions against Chinese companies because of cooperation with Cuba In response to the new US sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of military cooperation with Cuba, Beijing called these measures illegal and unilateral and emphasized the legitimacy of its relations with Havana. Guo Jiakun, the spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, announced that the cooperation between China and Cuba is transparent and completely legal, and Beijing opposes Washington's efforts to violate relations between the two countries. He also stated China's firm support for Cuba's national sovereignty and opposition to foreign interference, and stressed that Beijing will take all necessary measures to protect the legal rights and interests of Chinese companies.