China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech
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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.
Asia Respect for Gulf sovereignty and an end to pressure on Cuba dominate China’s UN speech, as Vice President Han Zheng pushes back without naming the US.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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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.
Asia Respect for Gulf sovereignty and an end to pressure on Cuba dominate China’s UN speech, as Vice President Han Zheng pushes back without naming the US.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on Saturday, September 26, 2026.