A New Thorn in Washington's Side: Beijing Breathes New Life into Cuba's Economy

The White House's maximum pressure strategy, applied against Cuba in recent months, could have unintended consequences for Donald Trump's administration: paving the way for China to expand its influence on the island. The broad influx of Chinese energy aid and Beijing's advances in Cuba's mining sector have sparked growing concern in Washington.

The White House's maximum pressure strategy against Cuba over the past months could have unintended consequences for the Donald Trump administration: paving the way for China's expansion of influence on the island. The massive influx of Chinese energy aid, Beijing's advances in Cuba's mining sector, have raised growing concerns in Washington.