The Chinese government announced that it intends to expand its cooperation in the electric sector of Cuba. This move strengthens its influence on the island amid discussions between the regime and the United States government.
The Chinese ambassador, Hua Xin, stated that Beijing will intensify its support to Havana through new projects in energy, food, and technology, with a particular focus on the development of renewable sources such as photovoltaic solar energy.
The announcement was made this Monday, against a backdrop of extreme fragility in the National Electric System (SEN), following a complete blackout that highlighted the deterioration of Cuba's energy infrastructure, featuring obsolete thermal power plants, fuel shortages, and recurring failures.
Last week, the ambassador personally visited several installation sites in Havana of the 5,000 Photovoltaic Systems for Isolated Homes donated by the Government of China to Cuba.
China is a key partner for the Cuban regime in supporting vital sectors of the economy. Hua Xin announced that his country will promote the construction of solar parks, the installation of thousands of photovoltaic systems, and projects generating tens of megawatts to alleviate the energy deficit.
The diplomat also emphasized that China has global leadership in clean energy and energy storage, capabilities that are part of the planned cooperation with Cuba. “And there will be more,” he stated, referring to future investments in the sector.
Beyond the energy sector, Beijing's support includes explicit political backing for the Cuban government, amidst a time of extreme tension with the United States and discussions for a possible political transition in the country.
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