Beijing's Blunt Warning: Cuba's Crosshairs in a New Era of Great Power Rivalry The indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro by a US court has set off alarm bells in Beijing.
The Chinese government is warning Washington that it will not stand idly by while its ally is threatened with coercion.
China's support for Cuba dates back to President Xi Jinping's 2014 visit, which marked a significant turning point in their relationship.