Diplomacy
China Uses UN Speech to Promote Global Development as Solution to World’s Challenges
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing global development, multilateralism, and economic cooperation while omitting any direct mention of Taiwan.
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday following Chinese President Xi Jinping's meetings in Washington.
- Han stated that China has achieved fast economic growth and long-term social stability at home.
- He emphasized that protectionism produces no winners and that countries need an open and cooperative international environment to develop.
- The speech made no direct mention of Taiwan, diverging from frequent past U.N. addresses by Chinese officials.
- Han positioned development at the top of the global agenda and noted that China has worked with three-quarters of nations through Belt and Road projects.
- He stated that multilateralism is essential and that differences should be resolved through dialogue rather than unilateral military actions.
- Regarding Iran and the Middle East, Han said that the sovereignty and security of Gulf and Middle Eastern countries must be respected.
- Wang Zichen, deputy secretary-general of the Center for China and Globalization, stated that Chinese presidents are not required to attend every U.N. General Assembly and that high-level representation varies.
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