Since Fidel Castro was hospitalized，Cuba has been successfully maintaining political and social stability，and，to the dismay of the anti-Cuban forces，work of the party and the government was proceeding smoothly.In 2007 the economy was growing steadily and people’s living standards were improving. External economic cooperation was developing rapidly，and it had become an engine for economic growth.In the diplomatic front，Cuba continued to resist U.S.embargo and maintained the position that international confrontation could be resolved through dialogue with mutual respect.With the coming end of the Bush administration，Cuba is preparing to deal with the new U.S. government.