China Comes to Cuba's Aid with 200 Solar Containers Amid US Sanctions

China delivered 200 containers of solar equipment to Cuba on September 23, as part of a program involving 5,000 photovoltaic systems for homes and public services, according to Chinese ambassador Hua Xin. The aid arrives amid ongoing electrical system issues in Cuba and shortly after new US sanctions targeting Cuban entities linked to nickel and military sectors. The energy cooperation between China and Cuba, initiated in November 2025 with the shipment of 5,000 systems, continues despite increased US sanctions.