The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) held their seventh theory seminar on December 4 in Beijing, focusing on the practice and experience in promoting socialist modernisation through scientific development planning.
Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, and Gladys Martínez Verdecia, a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the PCC and First Secretary of the Artemisa Provincial Party Committee, attended and delivered keynote speeches.
Li noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba, and that the top leaders of the two parties and countries have exchanged congratulatory messages on this occasion and held two meetings this year, engaging in in-depth discussions on the relations between the two parties and countries.
“These interactions have provided strategic guidance for further strengthening the ironclad friendship and building an even closer China-Cuba community with a shared future.”
He also stressed the need to develop medium- and long-term strategic plans for socio-economic development. In this regard, he explained China’s experience in drawing up five-year plans, which, he said, have a broad basis of scientific development planning.
Gladys Martínez highlighted the role of these exchanges as a mechanism to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the construction of a community of shared future. She pointed out that the meetings allow participants to address, from a Marxist approach, the current challenges of socialism and propose concrete solutions. She further affirmed that the alliance between the two countries reinforces the validity of socialism as a model of development for both peoples.
Martínez denounced the unprecedented tightening of the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, as well as the arbitrary inclusion of the island in the list of countries sponsoring terrorism. In this regard, she thanked China for its constant denunciation of this siege and expressed the island’s gratitude for the support of the Chinese government and people in key sectors such as agri-food, energy and cybersecurity. She further pointed out that both parties constitute an example of solidarity and cooperation in the construction of socialism.
The Cuban delegation began its China visit in the province of Hunan, whose collaboration with the province of Artemisa is emerging as a positive reference for local ties between Cuba and China, with concrete results in agriculture, trade and economic development.
Whilst in Hunan, the Cuban delegation paid tribute to the historical leader of the Chinese Revolution, Mao Zedong, at the monumental complex there in his honour. Martínez said that Cuba welcomes the idea of establishing a twinning agreement between Hunan and Holguín. These regions, which are the birthplaces of the historical leaders of both socialist revolutions, Fidel Castro and Mao Zedong, have potential for collaboration in tourism and mining.
This seminar is the third one of its kind recently held between the CPC and its fellow ruling communist parties in the socialist countries, following those with the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Also, on December 4, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met with Emilio Lozada García, Head of the International Relations Department of the PCC, who was in China to participate in the seminar.
Liu said, under the strategic guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping and First Secretary Miguel Diaz-Canel, the special friendly relations between China and Cuba have maintained high-level operation with continuously enriched significance. The two Parties and countries have always supported and helped each other. Regardless of the changes in the international situation, China’s commitment to the long-term friendship with Cuba will not change, its determination to support Cuba’s socialist path will not change, its direction in promoting pragmatic cooperation with Cuba will not change, and its will to defend international fairness and justice and oppose hegemony and power politics together with Cuba will not change.
Emilio Lozada García said, Cuba thanks China for the long-term and valuable support, and appreciates China’s consistent opposition to the US blockade and sanctions against Cuba. The relationship between the two Parties is the cornerstone of Cuba-China relationship. The PCC is willing to strengthen exchanges with the CPC at all levels and in all fields, advance the exchanges between the two Parties in a more systematic and institutionalised manner, and strengthen coordination on international affairs, so as to make due contributions to the development of both countries and to the building of a Cuba-China community with a shared future.
The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency, The Left Chapter (translating from the Spanish originals published by the PCC), and the IDCPC.
Chinese, Cuban communist parties hold seventh theory seminar
BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) held the seventh theory seminar on Thursday in Beijing, which focused on the practice and experience in promoting socialist modernization through scientific development planning.
Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, and Gladys Martinez Verdecia, a member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the PCC and first secretary of Artemisa Provincial Party Committee, attended the seminar and delivered keynote speeches.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba, Li said, noting that the top leaders of the two parties and countries have exchanged congratulatory messages on this occasion and held two meetings this year, engaging in in-depth discussions on the relations between the two parties and countries.
“These interactions have provided strategic guidance for further strengthening the ironclad friendship and building an even closer China-Cuba community with a shared future,” Li added.
The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has formulated the top-level design and strategic plan for China’s development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, Li said, noting that the CPC emphasizes guiding economic and social development through medium-term and long-term planning, and China has vigorously promoted the enhancement of its overall national strength and the improvement of people’s livelihoods through successive five-year plans.
Martinez spoke highly of the tremendous accomplishments made by China in the new era under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core. She also expressed Cuba’s willingness to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with China on the experience of party and state governance, and to jointly promote the building of a Cuba-China community with a shared future.
Communist Parties of Cuba and China Hold Seventh Theoretical Seminar
(The Left Chapter) – The Communist Parties of Cuba (PCC) and China (CPC) met in Beijing on Thursday for the VII theoretical seminar between the two parties, focusing on the practices and experiences related to advancing socialist modernization through scientific development planning.
Gladys Martínez, a member of the Political Bureau and the first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the PCC in Artemisa, emphasized the importance of these exchanges as a means to enhance bilateral cooperation in building a community of shared future.
Martínez highlighted that the meetings provide an opportunity to tackle the current challenges facing socialism from a Marxist perspective and propose practical solutions.
The leader recalled that the community of shared future between China and Cuba is the first established by Beijing with a Latin American country.
Furthermore, she stated that the partnership between the two countries strengthens the legitimacy of socialism as a developmental model for both peoples.
She emphasized that the accomplishments of the connection between Artemis and China’s Hunan Province highlight the strategic significance of the relationship between the Communist Parties.
Martinez condemned the unprecedented intensification of the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, along with the arbitrary inclusion of the island on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
In this context, she expressed gratitude to Beijing for consistently condemning the siege and conveyed the island’s appreciation for the support provided by the Chinese government and people in crucial areas like agri-food, energy, and cybersecurity.
She pointed out that both parties provide an example of solidarity and cooperation in the construction of socialism.
Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau and the Head of the CPC Central Committee’s Propaganda Department, emphasized the need to enhance communication and exchanges to advance bilateral cooperative relations.
He also stressed the need to develop medium- and long-term plans aimed at socio-economic development strategies.
Based on this he described China’s approach to creating five-year plans, noting that they are founded on comprehensive scientific development planning.
Gladys Martínez leads the party delegation participating in this VII Theoretical Seminar, as part of the exchange of experiences and cooperation between both political organizations.
The seminar included three panels entitled Ideological Work, Economic Work and Anti-Corruption Work in which the participants addressed the main challenges related to these issues.
The delegation started its visit in Hunan province, where the cooperation between this region and Artemisa is becoming a promising example of local connections between Cuba and China, yielding tangible outcomes in agriculture, trade, and economic development.
Last September, the two nations celebrated 65 years of diplomatic relations, characterized by multisectoral cooperation and strong political mutual trust.
Hunan and Artemisa strengthen regional ties between China and Cuba
(The Left Chapter) – Cuba and China are strengthening their regional ties today with the visit of Gladys Martinez, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the first secretary of the Provincial Committee in Artemisa.
She met with Shen Xiaoming, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Secretary in Hunan, and both emphasized the robust friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
Martínez and Shen reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial exchanges between the provinces of Hunan and Artemisa, recognizing the significant potential yet to be explored.
The Cuban delegation paid tribute to the historical leader of the Chinese Revolution, Mao Zedong in his home province, at the monumental complex there in his honor.
She also visited economic and production centers to help strengthen relations in these sectors.
The visit exemplifies the progress and realization of the consensus established in the Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, the first agreement of its kind signed between the Provincial Committees of the CPC in Hunan and the PCC in Artemisa.
Moreover, Cuba welcomes the idea of establishing a twinning agreement between Hunan and Holguín. These regions, which are the birthplaces of the historical leaders of both socialist revolutions, Fidel Castro and Mao Zedong, have potential for collaboration in tourism and mining.
On August 30, the two leaders signed a Framework Agreement virtually for the Joint Promotion of the Agricultural Cooperation Project, focusing on the pork and rice sectors.
Both parties previously collaborated on projects related to pig, rice, seed, and grain production, in coordination with the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
The partnership between Artemisa and Hunan is becoming a positive example of regional connections between Cuba and China, yielding tangible outcomes in agriculture, trade, and economic development.
Last September, the two nations commemorated 65 years of diplomatic relations, characterized by multisectoral cooperation and strong political mutual trust.
Liu Haixing Meets with Emilio Lozada García, Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC)
Beijing, December 4th (IDCPC) – Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with Emilio Lozada García, Head of the International Relations Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), who was in China for the Seventh Theory Seminar Between the CPC and the PCC.
Liu said, under the strategic guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping and First Secretary Miguel Diaz-Canel, the special friendly relations between China and Cuba have maintained high-level operation with continuously enriched significance of the times. The two Parties and countries have always supported and helped each other. Regardless of the changes in the international situation, China’s commitment to the long-term friendship with Cuba will not change, its determination to support Cuba’s socialist path will not change, its direction in promoting pragmatic cooperation with Cuba will not change, and its will to defend international fairness and justice and oppose hegemony and power politics together with Cuba will not change. The CPC is willing to work with the PCC to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two Parties, strengthen strategic communication, enhance unity and coordination, deepen experience exchanges and mutual learning in party building and state governance, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, jointly implement the four global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, promote the development of respective socialist causes, and accelerate the building of a China-Cuba community with a shared future. Liu also briefed on the relevant situation of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
Emilio Lozada García said, Cuba thanks China for the long-term and valuable support, and appreciates China’s consistent opposition to the US blockade and sanctions against Cuba. Cuba firmly supports the one-China principle, opposes interference by external forces in China’s internal affairs, and supports the implementation of the four global initiatives. The relationship between the two Parties is the cornerstone of Cuba-China relationship. The PCC is willing to strengthen exchanges with the CPC at all levels and in all fields, advance the exchanges between the two Parties in a more systematic and institutionalized manner, and strengthen coordination on international affairs, so as to make due contributions to the development of respective countries and building a Cuba-China community with a shared future.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common interest.
