A shipment of 15,000 tonnes of rice donated by the Chinese government to Cuba has arrived at the port of Havana, the island’s president said on Sunday.The shipment is the first batch of a promised 60,000 tonnes that China says it will donate to Cuba, which is grappling with dire shortages.“That noble gesture of solidarity will reach millions of consumers throughout all the provinces and the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud, in addition to our health and education institutions,” President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on social media.
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SUN · 2026-05-24 · 19:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0524-78874
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Cuba receives 15,000-tonne shipment of rice donated by China
Cuba has received a 15,000-tonne shipment of rice from China, arriving at the port of Havana on Sunday. This delivery represents the first installment of a larger donation of 60,000 tonnes promised by the Chinese government.
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Cuba has received a 15,000-tonne shipment of rice from China, arriving at the port of Havana on Sunday. This delivery represents the first installment of a larger donation of 60,000 tonnes promised by the Chinese government. The rice is intended to alleviate dire shortages currently affecting Cuba. President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on social media that this donation will benefit millions of consumers across all provinces and the Isla de la Juventud special municipality, as well as health and education institutions.
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The donation will reach millions of consumers, health, and education institutions.
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