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China says US ‘invented’ terrorism charges to justify Cuba blockade
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China says US ‘invented’ terrorism charges to justify Cuba blockade

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • China accused the United States of fabricating terrorism charges to justify its blockade against Cuba.
  • Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the decades-old embargo has devastated Cuba's economy.
  • US President Donald Trump reiterated Washington's desire for Cuba to become a "nicely run country."

China has accused the United States of using "invented allegations" to justify its terrorism case against Cuba, following statements by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that no new evidence was needed to link the island to leftist groups.

invented allegations

— ChinaChina accused the United States of using invented allegations to justify its terrorism case against Cuba.

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning asserted on Thursday that Washington cannot legitimize its blockade and sanctions against Cuba. She added that the decades-old embargo has severely damaged Cuba's economy.

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and rejecting external interference.

— Mao NingMao Ning, China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, expressed China's support for Cuba's sovereignty.

"China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and rejecting external interference," Mao Ning stated. "The US side should heed the call of the international community and immediately stop all its blockade, sanctions, coercion and pressure against Cuba."

The US side should heed the call of the international community and immediately stop all its blockade, sanctions, coercion and pressure against Cuba.

— Mao NingMao Ning urged the United States to end its measures against Cuba.

From the Oval Office on Thursday, US President Donald Trump commented on Cuba, saying Washington wants the Caribbean island to become "a nicely run country that can feed its people." When asked if the sanctions were intended to hasten Cuba's collapse, Trump promised to "make a little brief stop" in Cuba after dealing with Iran.

a nicely run country that can feed its people

— Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump stated Washington's desire for Cuba to become a well-managed nation.
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