China pledged to protect two companies after the United States imposed sanctions connected to Cuba, with Beijing saying the measures lacked a basis in international law or U.N. Security Council approval.
The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions against China National Electronic Import-Export Company, also known as CEIEC, and Beijing H&C Technologies Co., Ltd. The U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions listing names both companies.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Nov. 6 that China opposes unilateral sanctions without a basis in international law or authorization from the U.N. Security Council. He described China’s cooperation with Cuba as “completely above-board.”
Guo also rejected U.S. efforts to disrupt China-Cuba cooperation and said Beijing would take “all measures necessary” to protect Chinese businesses’ legitimate rights and interests.
