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China calls wider U.S. sanctions on Cuba 'illegal'

China said wider U.S. sanctions on Cuba are illegal after Trump signed an executive order expanding them.
WHO: China
WHAT: China said U.S. sanctions on Cuba are illegal following a new U.S. executive order
WHEN: May 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM ET
WHERE: Cuba
WHY: China was reacting to the expanded U.S. sanctions on the Cuban government.
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