China Defends Cuba & Rejects US Espionage Claims | Rubio Response

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected accusations made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding alleged Chinese espionage operations conducted within Cuba.

The response, delivered on April 29, 2026, by spokesperson Lin Jian, characterized the cooperation between China and Cuba as completely legitimate, transparent, and in accordance with international law.

U.S. Accusations of Espionage

The diplomatic friction follows statements made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an interview with Fox News. Rubio alleged that the Cuban government has welcomed adversaries of the United States to operate within Cuban territory against our national interests, with total impunity.

Rubio further cautioned that the United States government would not tolerate the presence of such operations, emphasizing that these activities are occurring just 90 miles from the shores of the United States.

China’s Rebuttal and Counter-Accusations

Lin Jian decisively dismissed the claims of espionage, suggesting that the accusations were an attempt to justify existing U.S. Policies toward the island nation.

Inventing excuses and spreading rumors to defame cannot justify the brutal blockade and illegal sanctions imposed by the United States against Cuba

Lin Jian, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Chinese spokesperson further accused the United States of severely violating the rights of Cubans to survival and development and asserted that Washington has acted in contradiction to the basic norms of international relations.

Economic Impact of the U.S. Embargo

Beijing focused its critique on the long-term economic effects of the U.S. Embargo, noting that the blockade has been in place for more than six decades.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the accumulated damages resulting from these sanctions and the embargo exceed 170.677 billion dollars.

Demands and Diplomatic Support

In addition to rejecting the espionage claims, China issued a direct demand for the United States to immediately cease the blockade and all illegal sanctions against Cuba.

The ministry urged Washington to end any form of pressure or coercion directed at the Cuban government.

Beijing concluded its statement by affirming its commitment to the island, stating that China will firmly support Cuba in the defense of its national security and sovereignty.