China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
Han Zheng urged the United States to lift sanctions on Cuba and said Middle East security depends on respecting sovereignty, Reuters reported.
- On Saturday, Vice President Han Zheng addressed the UN General Assembly, urging the "relevant country" to lift its blockade on Cuba and respect Gulf sovereignty.
- Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total collapse earlier this month as the US-imposed oil blockade beginning in January worsened fuel shortages and frequent grid failures.
- "Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security," Han said, arguing all nations are equal members of the international community.
- Days after President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House with military flyovers and a state dinner, the UN speech marked a diplomatic shift.
- Tensions persist over Iran; reports allege Beijing provided Tehran with missile launchers, though on Friday the US ambassador to China noted Trump received assurances China would not support Iran.
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China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech
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.
China pushes back against U.S. on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner
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welingelichtekringen.nlNEW YORK (ANP) - Chinese Vice President Han Zheng emphasized the importance of sovereignty for nations in his speech to the United Nations. He specifically mentioned Cuba, the country that has been suffering for months under an economic blockade imposed by the United States. Han n...
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
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.
In a speech, the Chinese Vice President stated: "The threat of using force against Cuba must be stopped immediately and the blockade and sanctions imposed against it must be completely lifted."
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