China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
UNITED NATIONS: China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and urging the “relevant country” to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade on it. Vice President Han Zheng did not mention the US by name in his remarks. The US has launched a pressure campaign on Cuba that has…
UNITED NATIONS: In his address to the UN General Assembly on Saturday, China's Vice President Han Zheng rebuked the United States, urging respect for the sovereignty of nations in the Gulf and calling for an end to the blockade and threats against Cuba. The speech contrasted sharply with the warm reception President Donald Trump gave to Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington just days prior.
The US has imposed a blockade on Cuba, cutting off oil supplies and exacerbating the island's energy crisis. Han emphasized that major nations have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law and promote international peace and security. China maintains that all countries, regardless of size, are equal members of the global community and that disputes should be resolved through diplomatic channels.
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