China vows steadfast backing for Cuba amid rising U.S. pressure

At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo Jiakun marked the 66th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Cuba. He declared that China will steadfastly back Cuba in pursuing a development model suited to its national conditions. The statement also emphasized opposition to external interference, referencing the United States’ recent escalation of economic and military pressure on the island. No specific actions were detailed, but the pledge underscores Beijing’s political solidarity with Havana.