Rodriguez’s visit is expected to deepen the high level of political trust between the two nations and review matters of mutual interest, as part of their cooperation to build a Cuba-China community with a shared future.

Havana has repeatedly expressed gratitude for China’s support and solidarity, not only in multilateral forums but also through pragmatic collaboration across several sectors, amid the tightened US blockade against the island.

Last week, China rejected the latest US-imposed round of sanctions on individuals and entities involved in cooperation with Cuba, including two Chinese companies.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun affirmed that the Beijing-Havana cooperation is both legitimate and transparent.

Guo expressed China’s firm opposition to these illegal, unilateral sanctions, which lack any basis in international law and were not authorized by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

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