29/03/2026
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China just delivered 60,000 tons of rice to Cuba, part of an emergency aid package approved by President Xi Jinping in January. The first shipment set sail on March 20th, carrying grain that will help ease a severe food crisis on the island.
For context, Cuba's 11 million people consume about 600,000 tons of rice annually. That means this single donation covers more than a month of the country's total rice needs. It's a staple food there, with Cubans eating an average of 60 to 70 kilograms per person each year—one of the highest consumption rates in the world outside of Asia.
The donation comes as Cuba struggles with crippling food shortages. The country imports most of its rice, spending over 300 million dollars a year on the grain alone. Domestic production has collapsed from 524,000 tons in 1985 to just 27,000 tons in 2023, a drop of more than 94 percent. Shortages of fertilizer, fuel, and modern equipment, combined with water scarcity, have devastated local farming.
China's aid package also includes 80 million dollars in financial assistance to help Cuba purchase electrical equipment and address urgent needs, particularly the ongoing energy crisis that has left much of the country without power for extended periods. The rice shipments, which began arriving in January with initial deliveries of 4,800 tons, are being distributed through ports in Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
Chinese Ambassador Hua Xin said the donation represents the deep friendship between the two nations and demonstrates that Cuba is not alone in facing these challenges. Meanwhile, other countries have stepped in with support as well. Brazil announced 20,000 tons of food aid, primarily rice, beans, and powdered milk, while humanitarian convoys from 33 countries arrived last week carrying additional supplies.
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