Chinese Delegation Visits Cuba to Boost Sugar Sector Investment
A delegation from China is exploring investment opportunities in Cuba’s struggling sugar industry this week, according to official Cuban media reports. The team from Guangxi province’s Capital Operations Group, led by Deputy General Manager Zhang Anming, is in Cuba through Saturday to assess potential collaborations aimed at revitalizing the sector, reports 24brussels.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel welcomed the delegation and addressed the “technological deterioration” affecting the sugar sector—an impact remarkably intensified by decades of U.S. economic sanctions. He underscored the island’s promising infrastructure, fertile soil, and skilled workforce, which could be critical to revamping sugar production, highlighting the importance of cooperation between the sugar industry and local universities.
During their visit, the Chinese delegation will tour various sugar mills throughout Cuba’s central region. This initiative aims to evaluate the mills’ capabilities and facilitate solutions to the challenges posed by the U.S. blockade.
In a related statement, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez praised China’s call for the United States to end its blockade against Cuba. The Minister expressed that this demand reflects a global sentiment against the restrictions that hinder legitimate medical cooperation efforts between the nations.
The Guangxi region is well-regarded for its expertise in sugarcane cultivation and processing, a crucial area of focus as Cuba seeks to revive its once-thriving sugar economy.
Sugar production was historically a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy and its primary export, making these efforts particularly significant for the country’s economic stability.
