China has condemned the US for charging former Cuban leader Raul Castro and imposing what it calls unauthorized sanctions. Beijing views these actions as an escalation of pressure on Cuba's government.

China condemned the US on Thursday for charging former Cuban leader Raul Castro as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the island’s socialist government. The remarks follow US announcements on Wednesday of criminal charges against Castro regarding the 1996 downing of two civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles which killed four people, including three Americans. China “firmly opposes” illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorised by the...