A report on Cuba fell onto the desk of the White House officials, leaving them furious: China has acted again!
The UK energy think tank "Ember" reported on March 20th: While the US tried to cut off oil supplies to Cuba to starve it, China not only caught it, but also conveniently replaced Cuba's entire "solar heart".
As the White House once again resorted to extreme pressure on Cuba, cutting off traditional oil supply channels. According to the usual logic, for an island country with an outdated energy structure and a heavy reliance on imported fuel, this move was usually fatal. But this time, the script didn't follow the US's plan.
Data shows that China's solar equipment exports to Cuba have skyrocketed from a mere $5 million in 2023 to $117 million in 2025. This is not just selling goods, but also "providing services". Chinese companies don't just transport the panels, they send people and technology directly to install and build them.
As a result? Satellite images don't lie. The 2025 image shows large areas of solar panels being laid out across Cuba's land within just a few weeks. This month, Cuba's photovoltaic power generation output exceeded 900 megawatts for the first time, surpassing many developed countries including the United States.
Can this report make the White House officials "angry"? America's blockade almost declared failure. For decades, the US embargo against Cuba was based on "controlling traditional energy lifelines". As long as they cut off oil tankers, Cuban factories would have to shut down, and streetlights would go out. But China's intervention directly shifted the game's dimension from "fossil fuels" to "renewable energy".
Solar panels don't need oil tankers for transportation, nor do they have to pass through American-controlled straits. Once installed, they provide continuous free electricity. The US cut off "flow", while China built "capacity". This kind of dimensional strike made traditional blockade methods seem cumbersome and outdated.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860248671533060/
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