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China vows retaliation after US sanctions two firms over Cuba links
Beijing has condemned fresh American sanctions targeting Chinese businesses with connections to Cuba, characterizing the measures as discriminatory and pledging to take countermeasures against Washington.
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China's foreign ministry rejected US sanctions imposed on two Chinese firms, accusing Washington of applying unfair restrictions on Chinese enterprises. The move came as the United States expanded its sanctions regime targeting foreign companies engaged in business activities linked to Cuba.
Official Chinese statements characterized the American action as discriminatory and called on the US to reverse the measures immediately. Authorities in Beijing indicated that China would not accept what they described as unjustified restrictions on their domestic companies.
The development marks the latest friction between Washington and Beijing over sanctions policy. Chinese officials have repeatedly objected to what they view as extraterritorial application of American restrictions, arguing such measures violate international law and harm legitimate business activities.
China's commitment to retaliation suggests potential counter-sanctions or other reciprocal measures may follow, further straining bilateral relations already strained by trade and technology disputes. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the two powers over competing geopolitical interests, particularly regarding Cuba and other strategic regions.