China News Service, Beijing, January 12 (Li Jingze) In response to the United States’ re-listing of Cuba on the list of “countries supporting terrorism”, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian pointed out at a regular press conference on the 12th that China has always advocated that the international community should join hands. Fight against terrorism, but firmly oppose the US political suppression and economic sanctions against Cuba in the name of anti-terrorism.

  According to reports, the U.S. State Department announced on the 11th that as Cuba “has long provided asylum for criminal suspects wanted by the United States and terrorists of the Colombian National Liberation Army,” it has decided to list Cuba again as a “country supporting terrorism” after more than five years. "List.

Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez has strongly condemned the relevant US decision through social media, saying that the US's hypocritical practices are highly political and speculative.

  In this regard, Zhao Lijian said that China has always advocated that the international community should join hands in combating terrorism, but firmly opposes the United States’ political suppression and economic sanctions against Cuba in the name of anti-terrorism.

  "We believe that the United States should develop normal state-to-state relations with Cuba on the basis of equality and mutual respect. This is in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, and it is also conducive to maintaining peace and stability in Latin America." Zhao Lijian said.

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