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US sanctions two Chinese firms over alleged military supplies to Cuba
The United States sanctioned two Chinese companies on November 5 over alleged military-related supplies to Cuba.
Washington says China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies worked with Cuban arms procurement company Sociedad Mercantil Duna to supply goods in 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said foreign suppliers helped sustain Cuba’s armed forces and enable repression.
The sanctions come as the US steps up pressure on Cuba’s foreign suppliers and expands its authority to target businesses operating on the island.
China’s commerce ministry strongly opposed the unilateral sanctions, saying they violated international law and harmed Chinese companies.
Beijing urged Washington to reverse the measures and said it reserved the right to take necessary steps to protect its interests.
The United States imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies over alleged supplies of military-related goods to Cuba.
The State Department said China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies worked with Cuban arms procurement company Sociedad Mercantil Duna.
The department said the companies supplied military-related goods in 2026.
China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the sanctions as unilateral and said they violated international law and basic norms of international relations.
The ministry urged the United States to correct its actions and said China reserved the right to take necessary measures.
- Who
- The United States sanctioned China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies.
- What
- Washington accused the firms of supplying military-related goods to Cuba. China’s Commerce Ministry opposed the sanctions.
- When
- The US announcement was made on November 5, 2026. China responded on November 7.
- Where
- The alleged supplies were to Cuba.
- Why
- The United States said the companies worked with Cuban arms procurement company Sociedad Mercantil Duna to supply military-related goods. China said the sanctions were unjustified unilateral measures.
United States
China’s Commerce Ministry
Basis for sanctions
United States
The US said the companies worked with Sociedad Mercantil Duna to supply military-related goods to Cuba.
China’s Commerce Ministry
China said the United States used Cuba’s involvement as a reason to impose unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies.
Assessment
United States
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said foreign backers’ military equipment sustained Cuba’s armed forces and enabled repression.
China’s Commerce Ministry
China said the sanctions violated international law and basic norms of international relations and harmed Chinese companies’ rights.
The State Department said the two Chinese firms worked with Sociedad Mercantil Duna to supply military-related goods to Cuba.
The United States announced sanctions on the two Chinese companies.
China’s Commerce Ministry condemned the sanctions and urged the United States to correct its actions.
- Sanctioned firms
- China National Electronic Import and Export Company (CEIEC); Beijing H&C Technologies
- Cuban company
- Sociedad Mercantil Duna
- Alleged supply year
- 2026
- US announcement
- November 5, 2026
- China’s response
- November 7, 2026
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What people are saying
Cuba’s foreign backers supplied military equipment that sustained its armed forces and enabled repression.
We firmly oppose this.
We urge the US to correct its erroneous actions as soon as possible and reserve the right to take necessary measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests.