Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs answers reporters' questions on the U.S. announcement of sanctions against Cuba

　　Q: According to reports, on July 30, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against the Cuban National Revolutionary Police Headquarters and its director and deputy director on the grounds of suppressing anti-government demonstrations.

When meeting with Cuban-Americans at the White House, US President Biden stated that if the country does not make major changes, the United States will impose more sanctions.

Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez stated on the 30th that the US sanctions against Cuba are misleading and infringing upon Cuba, and the US is trying to justify its inhumane blockade against Cuba.

According to another report, 30 ventilators aided by the Chinese government to the Cuban government arrived in Havana on July 31.

What is China's comment?

　　A: China firmly opposes the indiscriminate application of unilateral sanctions and interference in the internal affairs of other countries under the banners of so-called "freedom", "human rights" and "democracy".

Recently, the United States successively announced sanctions against Cuban institutions and officials, which seriously violated the basic norms of international relations and once again showed the world what American double standards and bullying are.

As everyone knows, the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade is the root cause that hinders Cuba’s improvement of the economy and people’s livelihood and infringes upon the Cuban people’s right to survival and development. We require the US to listen carefully to the general voice of the international community, immediately lift the sanctions and blockade against Cuba, and immediately stop using the topic. , Violently interfered and destabilized.

　　Sanctions can be suspended, but support is the right way.

Recently, many friendly countries and international organizations, including China, have extended a helping hand to Cuba to help the Cuban government and people fight the epidemic, improve people’s livelihood, and demonstrate that we see the truth in adversity.

China is willing to continue to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continue to deepen the friendly relations between China and Cuba, and firmly support Cuba’s efforts to overcome the impact of the epidemic, promote economic development, and maintain social stability.