China has intensified its call for the United States to lift its six-decade-long economic embargo against Cuba, following a landmark United Nations General Assembly vote that saw 165 nations demand an end to the sanctions. The resolution passed on Wednesday with only seven opposing votes, including the U.S., highlighting growing global consensus against unilateral coercive measures.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described the U.S. embargo as "a brutal blockade" violating international norms and the UN Charter. "These measures have devastated Cuba's development prospects and violated its fundamental rights," Guo stated during a Friday briefing, emphasizing China's 33-year streak of supporting UN resolutions against the sanctions.
The vote underscores mounting opposition to unilateralism in global diplomacy, with Guo noting it reflects "the Cuban people's right to sovereignty and self-determination." China reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Caribbean nations in resisting external interference while pursuing development paths aligned with their national conditions.
Analysts suggest the resolution amplifies pressure on Washington as developing nations increasingly challenge traditional power dynamics. The outcome also highlights China's growing role in advocating for multilateral solutions to geopolitical disputes.
