For more analysis, we are now joined in studio by Yang Zhimin, professor at the Institute of Latin American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and David Ramirez Valdes, anchor at CCTV Spanish Channel.

Q1: As a Cuban, what's your own personal impression of Fidel Castro?

Q2: Can you tell us some of your fondest memories of Castro?

Q3: How do you feel he influenced your parents' generation and indeed your own generation?

Q4: Looking back on it now, what do you make of Castro's life and what will be his place in history?

Q5: How do you feel Castro's legacy will shape Cuba's future?

Q6: Some people say he was a great political leader, but not a great economic leader. What are your thoughts on this?