China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech

China's Vice President Han Zheng addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the importance of respecting the sovereignty of countries in the Gulf and urging an end to pressure on Cuba. According to Channel News Asia, Han Zheng pushed back against the US without naming it.

Han Zheng's remarks highlighted that major countries have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and they should take the lead in complying with the rules and upholding the rule of law. He stated that the sovereignty and security of countries in the Middle East, including the Gulf, should be respected.

The US has launched a pressure campaign on Cuba that has largely blocked oil from reaching the island, and there were reports of US-Israeli strikes in February against Iran, as mentioned by SABC News and Middle East Eye. Han Zheng's comments contrast with the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House.

Brief written by urgent.news from Channel News Asia, SABC News, Times of India, Middle East Eye — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.