US EditionChina’s No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation’s concern about US
Li Qiang emphasized China's role as a defender of the world order and warned against unilateralism amid rising global tensions, highlighting multilateral cooperation as vital.
- China Premier Li Qiang addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, delivering a speech to world leaders in New York.
- Li spoke against rising unilateralism and Cold War mentality, linking global economic difficulties to protectionist measures like tariff hikes and barriers.
- His remarks echoed long-standing concerns about U.S. policies, including tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and ongoing tensions between the two largest economies.
- Li warned that relying on power to establish what is right leads to global fragmentation and setbacks, cautioning that the use of force and ideological divisions only intensify international tensions.
- The speech reinforced China's portrayal as a defender of international order and underscored the need for cooperation amid plans for a tentative Xi-Trump meeting at next month's APEC summit in South Korea.
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China’s No. 2 leader, in a world stage debut at UN, echoes his nation’s concern about US
NEW YORK — China’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s oft-repeated alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics, addressing world leaders Friday in a speech brimming with references that echoed long-standing concerns about the United States and the Trump administration in particular — and cast Beijing as a defender of the world order in an era of encroaching chaos. Li Qiang’s remarks also reflected his own continuing ris…
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China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about US
China’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders.
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