00:00China expressed its support for Cuba in defending its sovereignty in the face of new economic sanctions imposed by the
00:05United States.
00:06Chinese Foreign Minister's spokesperson Li Yang stated that Beijing is willing to work with the international community
00:12to safeguard fairness and justice in the face of U.S. threats.
00:16He noted that Washington has imposed a comprehensive locate on Cuba for more than 60 years,
00:20undermining the well-being of its people.
00:22In this regard, the diplomat urged countries around the world to take action against United States measures
00:28in order to put an end to the coercion and economic strangulation of the Caribbean nation.
00:39We have stated China's position on this issue on many occasions.
00:43The U.S. has imposed a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions on Cuba for more than 60 years,
00:48causing profound suffering to the Cuban people.
00:51More recently, the U.S. has escalated its blockade and sanctions seriously affecting Cubans' basic livelihood
00:57and drawing widespread concern from the international community.
01:01The U.S. should heed the just calls of the international community,
01:05immediately end its blockade and coercive pressures against Cuba,
01:09and stop infringing upon the Cuban people's right to subsistence and development.
01:14China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty,
01:19opposes external interference,
01:21and stands ready to work with the rest of the international community
01:24to uphold the international fairness and justice.
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