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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 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.
Posted: Sep 26, 2026 11:11 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping tour the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
, on Friday. 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. Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng did not mention the U.S. by name in his remarks. The U.S. has launched a pressure campaign on Cuba that has largely blocked oil from reaching the island.
The U.S. war on Iran started with U.S.-Israeli strikes in February. The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner.
"Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and they should take the lead in complying with the rules, upholding rule of law and doing what's right," Han said. "China holds that the sovereignty and security of countries in the Middle East, including the Gulf, should be respected.
" Trump warned Xi against providing support to Iran during the Washington talks and received assurances that China would not do so, the U.S. ambassador to China said on Friday. Xi-Trump meeting is now over. What was accomplished? | Hanomansing TonightChinese President Xi Jinping leaves Washington after a three-day visit.
What exactly was accomplished during his visit and what is the U.S.-China relationship looking like now? The warning followed reports that Beijing had supplied Iran with shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers and that Tehran had found ways to evade sanctions on its oil sales with Chinese help.
"China urges the relevant country to immediately stop using threat of force against Cuba and immediately and completely lift the blockade and sanctions against Cuba," he said. Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total collapse earlier this month, plunging the nation into darkness and leaving millions without power as the U.S. continues to press its blockade.
Cuba's aging power generation system has been under severe strain from fuel shortages and decrepit infrastructure for years, but a U.S.-imposed oil blockade that began in January has worsened blackouts and led to frequent grid collapses. Meanwhile, Trump predicted on Saturday that the U.S. and Cuba will reach an agreement and said he does not think military action will be necessary.
Han also used his speech to portray China as a reliable partner on the global stage and a steadfast defender of developing nations.
"China holds that all countries, big or small, are equal members of the international community, and that world affairs should be handled by all through consultation," said Han. Trump welcomes Xi for first U.S. state visit since 2015Chinese President Xi Jinping is in the U.S. for his first state visit since 2015. Expected discussions on the busy agenda include China-U.S. trade, Iran and co-operation on regulating AI.
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