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        "id": 1719942,
        "msgid": "china-rejects-us-punishment-of-this-communist-nation-as-illegal-1778028907",
        "date": "2026-05-05 20:50:00",
        "title": "China Rejects US Punishment of This Communist Nation as Illegal",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "China has publicly urged the United States to immediately halt its embargo and sanctions against Cuba, condemning them as illegal unilateral actions that violate international norms. This statement follows US President Donald Trump's executive order expanding sanctions on Cuba to increase pressure on Havana after the ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a close Cuban ally. Beijing emphasised its support for Cuba's sovereignty and highlighted how the US measures infringe on the Cuban people's rights to life and development while exacerbating the island's economic woes.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - China has openly urged the United States\n(US) to promptly end the embargo and sanctions against Cuba, which it\ndeems to violate international norms.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Tuesday (5\/5\/2026), China\u2019s Ministry of Foreign\nAffairs asserted that the US move to expand sanctions against Cuba\nconstitutes an unlawful unilateral action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States has intensified its illegal unilateral sanctions\nagainst Cuba,\u201d the ministry stated, criticising the policy as one that\n\u201cseriously violates\u201d the basic norms of international relations, as\nreported by Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>This statement comes after US President Donald Trump signed an\nexecutive order on Friday to broaden sanctions against the Cuban\ngovernment.<\/p>\n<p>Two White House officials told Reuters that the measure aims to ramp\nup pressure on Havana, following Washington\u2019s previous ousting of\nVenezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, long known as a close ally of\nCuba.<\/p>\n<p>China, which has supported the communist nation from the outset, has\nreaffirmed its stance amid escalating tensions between Washington and\nHavana since January.<\/p>\n<p>In its statement, the Chinese government not only criticised but also\ndirectly called for a policy change from Washington. \u201cChina\u2026 urges the\nUnited States to immediately end the embargo and sanctions against Cuba\nas well as all forms of coercive pressure,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Beijing views the policy as having a direct impact on\nCuban society. China stated that the measures violate the Cuban people\u2019s\nright to life and development, while worsening the country\u2019s economic\nconditions amid international pressures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChina supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and\nsecurity and firmly opposes interference in its internal affairs,\u201d read\nthe statement from China\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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