China Condemns US 'Big Stick' Over Castro Charges and 'Unauthorised' Sanctions on Cuba The United States' latest move against Cuba, charging Fidel Castro with ordering the downing of civilian planes in 1996, is part of a long standing pattern of pressure on the island nation.
This development, combined with the announcement of sanctions not authorized by the UN Security Council, has drawn a stern rebuke from China, which views these actions as an affront to Cuba's sovereignty.
The timing of this indictment is significant, coming amidst a broader US effort to escalate tensions with Havana.