China used its speech at the UN General Assembly to push back against United States policy, addressing tensions involving Iran and Cuba without directly naming the U.S., according to multiple outlets.
Vice President Han Zheng called for respect for the sovereignty of Gulf nations and said pressure on Iran should end, according to CNA. He also called on the U.S. to "immediately" lift its blockade against Cuba, according to Deutsche Welle.
The Times of India described the speech as sharply critical, reporting that China took a veiled shot at the U.S. and effectively told it to "stop using threats."
Deutsche Welle reported that China rejected what it called a "Cold War mindset" and advocated for post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza during the address.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Hindu reported China's pushback against U.S. policy on Iran and Cuba in its UN speech.
“China pushes back against U.S. on Iran and Cuba in UN speech” — The Hindu
Center
- CNA reported that Vice President Han Zheng emphasized respect for Gulf sovereignty and an end to pressure on Cuba, without naming the U.S.
- The Times of India characterized the speech as sharply critical, saying China told the U.S. to 'stop using threats.'
- Deutsche Welle reported China's call to lift the Cuba blockade, its stance on Gaza reconstruction, and its rejection of a 'Cold War mindset.'
- Reuters reported China's pushback against the U.S. on Iran and Cuba.
“China rejects 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly” — Deutsche Welle
Right
- The Jerusalem Post reported China called for Gulf nations' sovereignty to be respected and for the Cuba blockade to be lifted.
- Newsmax reported that China pushed back against the U.S. on Iran and Cuba in its UN speech.
“China pushed back against the United States' policy in its speech at the UN, saying the sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and called for the blockade against Cuba to be lifted.” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What did China say at the UN General Assembly?
China's Vice President Han Zheng pushed back against U.S. policy on Iran and Cuba without naming the U.S. directly, calling for the lifting of the Cuba blockade and respect for Gulf nations' sovereignty, according to multiple outlets.
Did China name the United States directly in its speech?
No, according to CNA, China's Vice President Han Zheng pushed back against U.S. policy without naming the United States directly.
What did China say about Cuba?
China called on the U.S. to "immediately" lift its blockade against Cuba, according to Deutsche Welle.
What did China say about Gaza?
According to Deutsche Welle, China advocated for post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza during the speech.
How did outlets across the political spectrum describe the tone of the speech?
The Times of India described the speech as sharply critical, framing it as a veiled shot at the U.S. telling it to "stop using threats," while other outlets described it more neutrally as China pushing back on U.S. policy.
Sources · 9 outlet reports
- The HinduLeft-leaningChina pushes back against U.S. on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
- CNACenterChina pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
- Deutsche WelleCenterChina reject 'Cold War mindset' at UN General Assembly
- ReutersCenterChina pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
- The Straits TimesCenterChina pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
- The Times of IndiaCenter'Stop using threats': China takes veiled shot at US over Cuba & Iran in sharply critical UN speech
- NewsmaxRight-leaningChina Pushes Back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN Speech
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningChina goes after US policy on Iran and Cyba in UN address
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningRussia and China unite against US over Iran and Cuba in UN speeches