China tells U.S. to ‘stop brandishing judicial stick’ against Cuba
China has expressed its support for Cuba following U.S. indictments against former leader Raul Castro. The U.S. charges, which include murder and conspiracy, have raised tensions between the two nations. Chinese officials have urged the U.S. to cease its judicial and economic pressures on Cuba.
- ▪China supports Cuba and opposes U.S. interference.
- ▪Raul Castro faces charges related to the downing of civilian planes in 1996.
- ▪The U.S. indictment has been described by President Trump as a significant moment.
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China said it supported Cuba and urged the United States to “stop brandishing the judicial stick” against the country, after Washington indicted the Caribbean island’s former leader Raul Castro on murder charges.The U.S. charges against the 94-year-old former President — announced Wednesday (May 20, 2026) — fuelled speculation that President Donald Trump will try to topple the communist state. U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds“The U.S. side should stop brandishing the sanctions stick and the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press briefing Thursday (May 21, 2026), when asked about the U.S.
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