Han Zheng attended the United Nations General Assembly and delivered a speech calling for respect for the sovereignty of the Middle East and the lifting of the blockade against Cuba.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 26th and delivered a speech.

When U.S. President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on the 24th, he warned China not to provide any support to Iran. On the 26th, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly. He did not directly name the United States, but demanded respect for the sovereignty and security of Middle East countries, including the Persian Gulf countries, and an end to the threat of force against Cuba, and a complete lifting of blockades and sanctions.

"Reuters" reported on the 26th that Han Zheng's speech was in sharp contrast to the harmonious atmosphere during the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping at the White House earlier this week. U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue said on the 25th that Trump clearly told Xi Jinping during the meeting that any direct or indirect aid to Iran is "totally unacceptable" and said that Beijing has assured the United States that it will not support Iran.

As the United States issued this warning, the outside world also continued to pay attention to whether China would provide support to Iran. "Reuters" reported that outsiders have accused China of providing Iran with shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missile launchers, and Iran has also found ways to circumvent oil sanctions with China's assistance. Pang Dewei said that the United States has seen some signs that Beijing has listened to this request.

What did the UN General Assembly say after Han Zheng’s warning from the White House?

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, South Korea said that major powers bear special responsibilities for maintaining international peace and security and should take the lead in abiding by rules and the rule of law. He pointed out that the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including the Gulf region, should be respected. "Reuters" pointed out that Han Zheng did not directly name the United States in his speech, but the relevant remarks were made in the context of the US-Iran war.

When talking about Cuba, South Korea demanded that "relevant countries" immediately stop using force to coerce Cuba and immediately and comprehensively lift the blockade and sanctions against Cuba. "Reuters" reported that the United States has recently exerted pressure on Cuba, making it difficult for oil to be transported there. Cuba suffered a complete power grid collapse earlier this month, and its old power generation system has long faced fuel shortages and aging infrastructure.

Hours after Han Zheng spoke, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also spoke about Cuba at the UN General Assembly, demanding that the United States lift its "siege" and trade restrictions on Cuba, and advocating that Cuba be removed from the United States' list of "state sponsors of terrorism."