China and Cuba have engaged in agricultural cooperation talks in Beijing, signaling Beijing's continued support for Havana amidst intensified US sanctions. The discussions aimed to expand joint projects in the agricultural sector.

China and Cuba held talks on expanding agricultural cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves by Beijing to shore up support for the Caribbean island as Washington intensifies a campaign of sanctions, criminal indictments and military posturing against Havana. Chinese Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Zhang Zhili met Cuban Deputy Agriculture Minister Telce Gonzalez to review joint projects and explore new areas of collaboration in the sector. The Cuban...