China’s Li Qiang Frames U.S. as Threat at UN
China’s second‑in‑command Li Qiang delivered a high‑profile address to the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 26, 2025, warning against unilateralism and Cold‑War thinking and casting Beijing as a defender of international order. His speech invoked specific concerns about U.S. actions—including recent tariff threats and the fate of TikTok—and came as leaders prepare for a tentative Trump–Xi meeting at next month’s APEC summit.
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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
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- Li Qiang spoke at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on September 26, 2025 and quoted directly: 'Unilateralism and Cold War mentality are resurfacing.'
- He referenced U.S.–China tensions by name, noting issues such as proposed U.S. tariffs and the disputed status of TikTok, signaling Beijing's displeasure with recent Washington moves.
- Li’s address is being viewed as a prominent foreign‑policy statement ahead of a tentative Trump–Xi meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea next month.