On Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun announced that Beijing remains committed to supporting Cuba in its efforts to maintain sovereignty and resist external interference. The declaration was made during a regular press briefing in Beijing, timed to coincide with the 66th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Cuba.

According to the South China Morning Post, the statement serves as a direct response to what Beijing characterizes as an escalating campaign by the United States to influence political change within Havana. The Chinese government emphasized that its support for Cuba’s socialist development path remains steadfast, regardless of shifts in the global political landscape.

While the report highlights the geopolitical alignment between Beijing and Havana, it frames the interaction as a defensive measure against American foreign policy. The Chinese government’s rhetoric focuses on the principles of non-interference and the right of nations to determine their own internal systems. The U.S. government has not issued a formal response to this specific statement, though the report notes that Washington continues to maintain a policy of pressure regarding the Cuban government's political practices. The report does not provide specific details on what form this "firm support" might take beyond diplomatic rhetoric, nor does it detail the specific U.S. actions that prompted the Chinese response.