China’s No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation’s concern about US
September 26, 2025
China’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders. Li Qiang’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly brimmed with references that echoed long-standing concerns about the United States and the Trump administration in particular. It also case Beijing as a defender of the world order in an age of encroaching chaos. Li made no major announcements and offered no specific policy revelations. But his comments, in sweep and assertive tone, revealed several things — including what might be seen as his official debut on the world stage since his promotion to premier 2½ years ago.