China Supports Cuba Against US Indictment of Raul Castro

• •China firmly opposes U.S. sanctions against Cuba, supporting its sovereignty.
• •Raul Castro was indicted by the U.S. for his role in a 1996 incident involving U.S. aircraft.
• •China's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. actions as illegal and without UN backing.

On May 21, 2026, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun reaffirmed China's support for Cuba's sovereignty in response to the U.S. indictment of Raul Castro. The U.S. Department of Justice charged Castro and five others over their alleged involvement in the 1996 shoot-down of two U.S. aircraft, resulting in four fatalities. Guo condemned the U.S. actions as illegal unilateral sanctions lacking international law basis and UN Security Council authorization. He emphasized that China opposes external interference in Cuba's affairs and supports its national dignity. The remarks came during a press briefing in Beijing, highlighting China's diplomatic stance amidst rising tensions between the U.S. and Cuba. The situation reflects ongoing geopolitical dynamics involving state sovereignty and international relations.