00:00China reiterated its support for Cuba in the face of the energy blockade imposed by the United States
00:05and announced that it will continue providing assistance to the island.
00:09Our correspondent in China, Bruno Falschi, brings us more details.
00:18Greetings, comrades.
00:20From Beijing, I came to inform you that the Chinese authorities
00:23have intensified their statements of political and diplomatic support for Cuba
00:30amidst the serious energy crisis stemmed from the fuel embargo
00:35imposed by the United States against the island.
00:38In recent statements, the government's spokesperson, Lin Jian,
00:42affirmed that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty
00:49and its national security, and opposed foreign interference,
00:54reiterated that Beijing will always provide support and assistance to the island.
01:01Let's hear now the words of the spokesperson.
01:05China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security,
01:11opposes foreign interference, and strongly condemns any inhuman acts or behavior
01:16that deprive the Cuban people of their right to survival and development.
01:20China, as always, will provide support and assistance to Cuba.
01:24Regarding the specific details of the assistance,
01:26both sides will negotiate through bilateral channels.
01:30In January, China had already sent 60,000 tons of rice
01:35and $80 million in emergency aid to Cuba,
01:40alleviating food shortage caused by the United States embargo.
01:45Li Jian's statement confirmed that additional assistance is planned
01:50to be determined throughout bilateral consultation,
01:54reinforcing Beijing's commitment to Cuba's sovereignty
01:58and its rejection of United States pressure on the island.
02:03From here, Beijing, we go back with you in the studios.
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