China condemns new US sanctions on Cuba targeting Chinese firms

On November 5, 2026, the United States announced a new round of sanctions against Cuba, targeting eight entities and two individuals, including for the first time two Chinese companies accused of supplying military and security equipment to the Cuban armed forces. The measures also focus on the Cuban electronics sector and specifically target the daughter of the head of the military-economic group GAESA.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry, represented by spokesperson Guo Jiakun, strongly condemned the sanctions on November 6, 2026, describing them as an attempt by Washington to sabotage cooperation between Beijing and Havana. China emphasized that its ties with Cuba are transparent and announced its intent to take necessary measures to protect the legal rights and interests of its enterprises. Beijing maintains that these unilateral sanctions and their extraterritorial application are unacceptable, while expressing firm support for Cuba's national sovereignty.

The situation remains tense as the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has signaled potential pushback against the restrictions. There are currently no details on specific countermeasures, but Beijing’s pledge to protect its companies suggests an ongoing diplomatic and economic standoff between the two powers regarding their involvement in the Caribbean nation.