China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
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"The United States should cease using sanctions and judicial apparatus as tools of coercion against Cuba and refrain from making threats of force at every turn."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
"Cuba does not represent a threat."
— Miguel Díaz-Canel , Politician
"any US military action against his country would lead to a 'bloodbath' with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability."
— Miguel Díaz-Canel , Politician
"Cuba, 'like every nation in the world', has the right to legitimate self-defense against external aggression under the UN charter and international law."
— Bruno Rodriguez , Politician
Key People
Bruno Rodriguez is the Foreign Minister of Cuba.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
He is a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry.
Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
Raúl Castro is a former president of Cuba and a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
Federal prosecutors announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, escalating pressure on Cuba's socialist government.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez insisted Cuba 'poses no threat' to the United States and doesn't have 'aggressive plans or intentions against any country,' after reports that the island nation has hundreds of military drones and has been allegedly discussing plans to strike the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay and potentially Florida's Key West.
Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has warned that any US military action against his country would lead to a 'bloodbath' with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability.
China said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States 'abusing judicial means' and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for murder.
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