Key facts
- China will firmly support Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference.
- China will support Cuba in exploring a socialist development path suited to its own conditions.
- The remarks were made by Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Monday.
- The statement was made on the 66th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba.
China has pledged to stand by Cuba in its efforts to defend its sovereignty and resist external interference, according to foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday, Guo stated that China's support for Cuba would remain steadfast regardless of international developments. The announcement coincided with the 66th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and amid an intensified US campaign aimed at forcing political change in Havana.