China has amplified its call for the U.S. to end its decades-long economic blockade against Cuba, following a landmark UN vote that saw 165 countries demand an end to the controversial sanctions. 🇨🇺🇺🇸
UN Votes Overwhelmingly Against U.S. Embargo
In what many are calling a global mic drop moment, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution this week urging Washington to lift its embargo on Cuba. Only seven nations – including the U.S. itself – voted against the motion. The sanctions, first imposed in 1962, have cost Cuba an estimated $130 billion in losses, according to Cuban officials.
‘A Brutal Policy’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun didn’t hold back: ‘The U.S. blockade violates international law and basic human rights. It’s time to stop this unilateral bullying.’ 🔨🌍 China has consistently supported Cuba at the UN for 33 consecutive years, framing the issue as a fight against ‘Cold War-era tactics.’
Why This Matters
Beyond the politics, the sanctions have hit everyday Cubans hardest – limiting access to medicine, food, and fuel. With inflation soaring and shortages worsening, the island’s 11 million residents face what the UN calls a ‘humanitarian crisis.’ 💔
As global youth increasingly champion fairer international policies, this showdown highlights the growing divide between unilateral actions and worldwide calls for cooperation. 🤝✨
