China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity and opposing external interference, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press conference in Beijing in response to a query about the US indictment against Cuban Revolution leader Raul Castro, which was condemned by the Cuban foreign minister. China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. China firmly opposes the abuse of judicial means and external pressure on Cuba under any pretext. "The US side should stop abusing sanctions and judicial measures against Cuba, and stop resorting to threats of force at every turn," Guo said. (Video edited by intern Sun Yuman)