China has reiterated its call for the United States to immediately end its economic blockade and sanctions against Cuba, emphasizing the need for multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks in Beijing on Friday, April 10, 2026, urging Washington to cease “coercion and pressure” against Havana.
“The U.S. should fully comply with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and respect Cuba’s right to pursue its own development path,” Mao stated during a regular press briefing. Her comments align with China’s longstanding advocacy for developing nations facing unilateral sanctions.
Analysts note that Beijing’s stance reflects its broader diplomatic strategy to strengthen ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries, particularly through initiatives like the Belt and Road cooperation framework. Cuba joined the initiative in 2021, and bilateral trade between China and Cuba reached $1.2 billion in 2025, according to Chinese customs data.
The appeal comes amid heightened global scrutiny of U.S. sanctions policies, with recent UN General Assembly resolutions repeatedly calling for an end to the six-decade embargo. Business leaders in Asia have also raised concerns about the extraterritorial impact of U.S. measures on regional supply chains.
