China Defends Cuba Amid US Indictment of Raul Castro
China tells US to 'stop brandishing judicial stick' against Cuba
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China has expressed strong support for Cuba following the United States' indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder charges. The Chinese government criticized the US for its judicial actions against Cuba, urging it to cease threats and sanctions. The charges relate to a 1996 incident involving the downing of civilian planes, resulting in four deaths.
- 01The US indictment against Raul Castro includes charges of murder, conspiracy to kill Americans, and destruction of aircraft.
- 02The charges are linked to the 1996 downing of two civilian planes piloted by anti-Castro activists, leading to four fatalities.
- 03Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized China's commitment to Cuba's sovereignty and dignity.
- 04US President Donald Trump described the indictment as a 'very big moment' but downplayed immediate action against Cuba.
- 05Cuba's economy is currently facing a severe crisis exacerbated by a US oil blockade.
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China has publicly supported Cuba in light of the recent indictment of Raul Castro, the former leader, by the United States on charges of murder and conspiracy. The indictment, announced on May 20, 2020, relates to the tragic downing of two civilian planes in 1996, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun criticized the US for its aggressive judicial actions, urging it to 'stop brandishing the judicial stick' and to cease its threats against Cuba. Guo reaffirmed China's solidarity with Cuba, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty and dignity in the face of external interference. The indictment has been interpreted as a potential strategy by the Trump administration to destabilize the Cuban government amid its ongoing economic crisis, which has been worsened by a US oil blockade. President Trump characterized the indictment as a significant event but minimized the likelihood of immediate action against Cuba, indicating a complex political landscape ahead for US-Cuba relations.
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The indictment may affect Cuba's international relations and its already struggling economy, as it could lead to increased tensions with the US.
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