Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, today begins an official visit to China, which will continue until Friday, announced Chinese diplomacy, at a time of growing tensions between Havana and Washington.
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10/11/2026
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O cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, today begins an official visit to China, which will continue until Friday, announced Chinese diplomacy, at a time of growing tensions between Havana and Washington.
The visit, announced on Monday by a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, was released by the Cuban state portal Cubadebate.
Rodríguez, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, goes to China “as a special envoy of the Cuban Party and Government”, according to the publication.
“ The visit is part of the excellent state of bilateral relations, characterized by mutual trust, comprehensive cooperation and permanent exchange between the parties, governments and peoples of Cuba and China,” he says.
The statement underlines that China is “a strategic partner of great importance” for Cuba and one of the “main collaborators in key sectors for economic and social development” of the Caribbean island.
It adds that relations between Havana and Beijing have experienced “sustained consolidation” in recent years, supported by “an intense political exchange and mutually beneficial cooperation”.
On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Guo Jiakun said that cooperation between China and Cuba is “completely legitimate and transparent” and rejected the United States’ attempts to “disturb and sabotage” this relationship, according to official Cuban media.
Guo also ensured that Beijing “will take all necessary measures” to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
The statements arose after the US State Department announced on Thursday a new package of sanctions against two people and eight entities linked to the electronics, manufacturing and maritime technology sectors.
The sanctioned entities include two Chinese companies: China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies.
Beijing has promised “to continue to provide support and assistance within its capabilities” to Cuba and has opposed the “interference of foreign forces” in the country’s internal affairs.
The Chinese position arises in a context of increasing pressure on Havana, including an oil blockade imposed since January and measures affecting key sectors of the Cuban economy.
Havana and Beijing maintain close political and economic relations, China being one of Cuba's main international allies.