Foreign media: China has launched a new emergency aid program, sending the first batch of rice to Cuba to alleviate food and fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.
China will send 30,000 tons of rice to Cuba, with the first batch delivered on January 19, the second batch has already arrived at Havana Port in Cuba, and more supplies will be sent later.
Cuba is currently facing a sudden interruption in oil supply from Venezuela, which was its important energy partner. According to shipping data and internal documents from the Venezuelan state oil company, due to U.S. sanctions, Venezuela has not transported crude oil or refined fuel to Cuba for nearly a month, and even before the U.S. kidnapped former Venezuelan leader Maduro in early January, the shipments had already decreased.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854849015181315/
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