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China Urges US to End Cuba Blockade, Respect Gulf Sovereignty in UN Speech
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Firstpost•26-09-2026, 21:46
China Urges US to End Cuba Blockade, Respect Gulf Sovereignty in UN Speech
- •Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called for respecting the sovereignty and security of Gulf countries and urged an unnamed country to end threats and lift the blockade against Cuba during his UN General Assembly address.
- •Han's remarks, though not directly naming the US, came as Washington increased pressure on Cuba, restricting oil supplies and exacerbating power outages.
- •He emphasized that major countries have special responsibilities to uphold international peace, security, and the rule of law.
- •Han's comments contrasted with the recent cordial meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, where Trump warned Xi against supporting Iran.
- •China portrayed itself as a reliable global partner and defender of developing nations, advocating for equality among all countries in international affairs.
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During his UN address, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng urged an unnamed country to stop using the threat of force against Cuba and completely lift its blockade and sanctions. He also stated that the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including those in the Gulf, must be respected.
The US has stepped up pressure on Cuba by restricting oil supplies and imposing an oil blockade that began in January, which worsened blackouts and contributed to a total collapse of Cuba's electrical grid earlier this month.
During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, US President Donald Trump warned him against supporting Iran, and Beijing provided assurances that it would not supply Iran with such support.
