BEIJING – China urges the United States to immediately stop its blockade and any other form of coercion and pressure against Cuba, and stop infringing on the Cuban people's right to survive and thrive, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
It's reported that on Oct 19 local time, US state of Florida's Attorney General issued an arrest warrant for Cuban revolutionary leader Raul Castro.
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Noting Comrade Raul Castro is a venerated Cuban revolutionary leader held in high international esteem, ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily press briefing that China noted the response of the Cuban president and foreign minister who condemned the move as a "pathetic circus."
Mao pointed out that China opposes abuse of judicial measures to pressure Cuba, and firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and opposing external interference.
