Washington penalizes Chinese businesses and individuals over Cuban military ties

Washington sanctioned Chinese firms and multiple entities over military and oil supplies to Cuba.

United States authorities penalized two Chinese enterprises and additional shipping targets for supporting Cuban military operations and oil networks. The State Department announced the measures to curb external backing for the island government.

• The targetsPenalized companies include China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies.
• The scopeMeasures also hit ten individuals and entities connected to the ruling administration and energy sector.
• The rationaleOfficials accused leadership in Havana of monopolizing local resources while procuring foreign military hardware.