US imposes sanctions on Chinese firms for supplying Cuba's military

• The US has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies for supplying equipment to Cuba's military.
• The sanctioned companies are China National Electronic Import and Export Company (CEIEC) and Beijing H&C.
• This action is part of the US's intensified economic campaign against Cuba.
• The US State Department announced the sanctions on Thursday.
• The sanctions aim to expand the US's authority to target businesses operating on the island.