A compilation of excerpts, in Spanish and Chinese, of 38 Reflections by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, addressing the issues of peace and disarmament was presented in Bejing, May 30. In these Reflections, Fidel reaffirms the universal relevance of his revolutionary ideas about world events. The pamphlet was produced in a joint effort by the Cuban embassy and the Chinese People’s Association for Peace and Disarmament, an organization recognized by the United Nations with the Peace Messenger prize, for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of friendship and cooperation between China and other countries around the world. Attending the event held at the Cuban embassy were the general secretary of the association, Zhu Rui, and representatives from the ministries of Foreign Relations and Justice; the Communist Party of China; the Communist Youth; and several former Chinese ambassadors in Latin American. Cuban Ambassador Alberto Blanco explained that, in these Reflections, Fidel reaffirms the universal relevance of, and advanced thinking reflected in, his revolutionary ideas about world events. Cuba, like China, the diplomat said, strongly opposes the arms race, hegemony, and the use of war, advocating for the prohibition and destruction of nuclear weapons. He added that Cuba likewise supports environmental protection, social equality and sustainable development. Also speaking during the event were Zhu, and the painter Song Bin, a member of the peace organization, who presented Blanco with a calligraphy of Fidel’s words, "We are not in favor of war, but rather peace amongst all peoples." (PL)
