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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">China Donates 70 Tons of
Equipment to Cuba To Restore Its Electric System</h1>
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<p>The People’s Republic of China has donated almost
70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to
<a
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contribute to the recovery of the Caribbean island’s
electricity system.</p>
<p>The materials arrived in the country on Sunday (29)
and were received by China’s ambassador to Cuba, Hua
Xin, and Cuba’s deputy ministers of Foreign Trade
and Investment, Déborah Rivas, and Energy and
Mining, Tatiana Amarán.</p>
<p>According to Ambassador Xin, the shipment is part
of China’s second assistance package in 2024 to help
restore Cuba’s electricity generation capacity to
around 400 megawatts (MW). As part of an “emergency
project list,” the donations were included to
provide Cuba with <a
href="https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2024/12/18/cuba-discute-planejamento-economico-para-2025-apos-um-ano-muito-dificil"
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according to what the Chinese government calls
“convenience for the most urgent.”</p>
<p>“The next batches are expected to arrive soon by
freight, commercial flights or container
transportation,” he said.</p>
<p>During the brief ceremony to receive the donations,
Deputy Minister Déborah Rivas said that it “reflects
the high sensitivity of the Chinese government
authorities [to Cuban’s needs] and their firm
support for Cuba under all circumstances, joining,
in a true expression of fraternity, the Cuban
government’s efforts to achieve energy
sustainability.”</p>
<p>The deputy minister also stated that the island
government estimates that this donation will benefit
about 53,200 homes in the country.</p>
<p>The donations come as the Caribbean country is
facing a <a
href="https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2024/12/30/cuba-termina-um-novo-ano-sem-conseguir-sair-de-sua-longa-crise"
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that has worsened in recent months. This year, Cuba
has suffered three total blackouts in the national
electricity system, leaving the country completely
in the dark. Currently, power cuts are becoming more
and more constant, affecting over 40% of the
population daily. The situation has seriously
damaged economic activity and the population’s
quality of life.</p>
<p><strong>Bloc and energy<br>
</strong>The donations are part of agreements signed
between <a
href="https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2024/12/02/imperialismo-esta-novamente-adquirindo-toda-a-sua-crueza-diz-historiador-cubano-sobre-retorno-de-trump"
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Díaz-Canel</a> and his Chinese counterpart, Xi
Jinping, seeking to expand cooperation in strategic
initiatives such as energy, transportation, food
security and trade.</p>
<p>Cuba’s electricity generation comes from old
thermoelectric plants – most of which are more than
30 years old – which require constant maintenance to
operate. However, due to the US blockade on the
country – considered illegal by most UN countries –
<a
href="https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2024/12/30/cuba-termina-um-novo-ano-sem-conseguir-sair-de-sua-longa-crise"
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serious financial difficulties</a> in making the
necessary investments and maintenance to keep its
electricity system running.</p>
<p>The import of fuel, like any other good, is
hampered by the sanctions that Washington
unilaterally imposes on countries that trade with
Cuba because any ship that arrives at a Cuban port
is sanctioned, which generates staggering prices the
island has to pay to import the products it needs.</p>
<p>In recent months, the Chinese government has
donated various components for the installation of
photovoltaic parks (renewable energies based on
sunlight) on the Caribbean island. The region’s
climatic conditions make sunlight the most favorable
source of renewable energy for the country.</p>
<p>Currently, more than 95% of the country’s power
generation comes from fossil fuels, while only 5%
comes from renewable sources. Cuba aims to generate
up to 25% of its electric energy from renewable
sources over the next five years. By 2050, the aim
is to cover the entire energy matrix with
electricity generation based on renewable energy
sources.</p>
<p>In mid-December, the Chinese government and Cuba
officially announced the construction of several
photovoltaic parks on the Caribbean island, with
funds donated by the Asian country. It is estimated
that these photovoltaic parks could save up to seven
million US dollars.</p>
<p>Edited by: Dayze Rocha</p>
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