New York (AP) – China Deputy Commander Hearing his country’s repeated warnings about aggressive, unilateral actions in global politics, he addressed world leaders on Friday in a speech, particularly with references that reflected years of concern about the US and the Trump administration, casting Beijing as a champion of the world order in an era of chaos.
Li Qiang’s remarks also reflected his own continued rise Promoted to Premier Over two years ago.
Li made no major announcements and did not provide any specific policy revelation in her speech to the UN General Assembly. However, his comments revealed a few things, in a sweep and assertive tone, including what might be considered his official debut on the world stage since his promotion two and a half years ago.
“One-sided and Cold War thinking are resurfaced,” Lee said. “History continues to remind us that the world risks division and regression when it may instruct the right thing. It reminds us that we will face even more bloodshed and cruelty when the return of the jungle and the weak are left behind as prey to strong human society.”
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The 66-year-old is considered the second-highest in the Chinese government behind Paramount leader Xi Jinping, the Communist Party’s president and general secretary, and has promoted a personality cult around him until at least recently. Xi himself has spoken to general meetings in the past, but especially through videos during the pandemic – top diplomat Wang Yi A go-to person for UN address In recent years.
Another type of speech
Li’s statement is in contrast A speech he made earlier this year At the start of the Chinese National Congress, another kind of spotlight – in the domestic spotlight. These statements were dry and financially focused, similar to the prime minister’s general practices at that forum.
This is not the case. His speeches were filled with prosperity and imagery that cast China as a defender of the world order and flourished in Chinese culture. “The flow of history has moved forward, and the great way remains smooth and immovable,” he said at one point. He also paused due to romantic, particularly personal reflection on his observations as the first speaker at the United Nations.
“This time I arrived at the UN headquarters and saw over 190 national flags lined up in front of the building, flashing in the wind, beating their swords over Ploughshare and seeing sculptures carrying non-violence in previous tested messages.
“What I saw made me think. People, objects, scenes that embody peace, progress, development, and so on are the reasons why we choose to commemorate victory. They also encourage us to hold hands and move forward.”
China’s policy does not always reflect this. From the Muslim Uyghur minority in its Xinjiang region in the far west to the treatment of opposition in Hong Kong, the Beijing government is far less peaceful – especially internally – than its rhetoric suggests.
Li emphasizes multilateralism with her pointed remarks
Aging Xi’s decision to shine in the UN spotlight shines on Li, which often oversees the country’s economy, but it is worth noting. Unlike his predecessor, who was sidelined by Xi, Li is loyal. China, which has actively emphasized multilateralism, consensus and cooperation in most foreign policy statements, has long looked at the United Nations as a countervailing response to what is perceived as US domination and rog arrogance.
The continued and intense claims of China’s respect for the sovereignty of other countries are not only the publicly stated cornerstone of its foreign policy, but also the fundamental spirit of a nation that has struggled to maintain its control at its edge, from Tibet in the west and west to Hong Kong and Taiwan on the east coast.
Multilateralism has always been a fundamental theme of the United Nations. It is no surprise to the body of the world that was specifically designed to promote such concepts. However, China tends to use multilateralism as a means of its ends. This is a synonym that has been preferred by the United States for decades to offset “hegemonist.” Even if it rises as a global force, China regularly emphasizes multilateralism, but often acts opposed in the fields of conflict and disagreement.
This is especially true as his country tries to navigate Trump’s approach to tariffs. “The main causes of the current global economic downturn are the rise in unilateral and protectionist measures, such as increased tariff hikes and the construction of walls and barriers,” Li said.
Like that comment, Li’s speech Friday was full of comments that it wasn’t groundbreaking for his government, but it particularly resonated when viewed through the prism of US-China relations. That applies especially to the second Trump administration. This emphasizes the “America’s first” spirit more than Trump’s first term.
– “Being stuck on camp-based conflict or intentional resorts only forces drives that further alienate peace.”
– “The obsession with so-called civilized superiority or ideologically based circles creates only more division and conflict.”
– “Solidarity lifts everyone up and the department pulls everything down.”
– “When we faced the uncruel acts of hegemony and bullying, how could we remain silent and obedient in fear?”
However, what is noteworthy were two words that did not appear anywhere in Li’s speech. “US”. This is in itself a small act of diplomacy.
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Ted Anthony oversaw China from 2002 to 2004 as the news editor for the Associated Press in Beijing, and as director of Asia-Pacific News from 2014 to 2018.
