{
  "id": 10005529,
  "title": "‘Respect sovereignty, security of Gulf countries’: China pushes back against US at UNGA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/respect-sovereignty-security-of-gulf-countries-china-pushes-back",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:20:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-un-general-assembly-us-pushback-respect-sovereignty-of-gulf-countries-cuba-blockade-han-zheng-trump-xi-unga-101790433462428.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng urged the sovereignty and security of Gulf countries to be respected. He also called upon a \"relevant country,\" presumably the United States, to cease threats against Cuba and lift the blockade imposed on the nation. This statement came in the wake of President Xi Jinping's recent US state visit, characterized by a warm reception from President Donald Trump. Xi's visit included a rare display of camaraderie between the two leaders, featuring a military flyover and a state dinner. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng emphasized that major countries have a special responsibility to uphold international peace and security, calling for adherence to rules and the rule of law. He further stated that China holds the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including the Gulf, to be respected. The United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran in February, which led to Iran blocking shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The tension escalated further when Iran retaliated with strikes on American bases and interests in Gulf countries. China's Vice President Han Zheng also addressed the US blockade of Cuba, urging it to stop using force against the country and to lift the blockade and sanctions immediately. This came after Cuba's electrical grid collapsed, plunging the nation into darkness and causing significant power shortages.",
  "summary": "The remarks come a day after Chinese President Xi wrapped up his US visit, during which he was accorded a warm reception by US President Donald Trump.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chinese Vice President Han Zheng urges respect for Gulf countries' sovereignty and security.",
    "Calls on US to cease threats against Cuba and lift the blockade.",
    "Follows President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US."
  ],
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        "published": "2026-09-26T14:46:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/china-pushes-back-against-u-s-on-iran-cuba-in-un-speech",
        "published": "2026-09-26T15:11:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/china-pushes-back-against-us-on-iran-and-cuba-in-un-speech-10012873",
        "published": "2026-09-26T15:36:23.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/china-pushes-back-against-us-on-iran-and-cuba-in-un-speech-10024118",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:55:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/china-pushes-back-against-us-on-iran-and-cuba-in-un-speech-10026665",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:05:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/china-pushes-back-against-us-on-iran-and-cuba-in-un-speech-10030268",
        "published": "2026-09-26T17:23:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}