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China consistently, firmly supports UN: VP

Updated 9/28/2026, 2:34:14 AMCluster Impact 2.76
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GDELTNew York

China consistently, firmly supports UN: VP

Goldstein: 2.6Tone: 3.2

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Khalilur Rahman on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session in New York, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Friday that China has consistently and firmly supported the United Nations (UN). At a meeting with UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Khalilur Rahman in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session, Han congratulated Rahman on assuming the presidency. In September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative, sending a clear signal of China's firm commitment to safeguarding the authority and central role of the UN, Han said, adding that the initiative has been welcomed and supported by nearly 160 countries and international organizations. The UNGA is the most representative deliberative and policymaking organ of the UN, as well as a key platform for upholding multilateralism and promoting global governance, Han said, adding that China will continue to support the work of the UNGA and its president. Noting this year marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China at the UN, Han said that China-UN cooperation will embrace broader prospects from this new starting point. China advocates for advancing UN reform and increasing its efficiency to better adapt to the changing times, Han said. China also supports making sustainable development a priority of the 81st UNGA session and delivering more inclusive development outcomes in response to the aspirations of people around the world, he said. The one-China principle is the political foundation of China-UN cooperation, Han said, expressing his belief that the UNGA president and the assembly will continue to uphold the principle. Rahman said that China is an important partner of the UN, thanking China for its support for the work of the UNGA. At a time when unilateralism is prevalent, China has remained committed to multilateralism and put forward positive proposals for addressing challenges facing world peace, security and development, he said. The four global initiatives proposed by Xi are closely aligned with the six priorities of the 81st UNGA session, Rahman said. The UNGA president said he looks forward to maintaining close communication and coordination with China, deepening cooperation, and jointly promoting the cause of world peace and development. He stressed that the UNGA will firmly adhere to the one-China principle. ■

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China

Goldstein: 2.4Tone: -0.2

Chinese President Xi Jinping has gained a substantial bargaining chip against Donald Trump ahead of his meetings in Washington this week. The Chinese government has acquired sensitive F-35 stealth aircraft parts that were mysteriously diverted to Hong Kong during transport from Australia to the U.S., according to Bloomberg. The parts in question were a cockpit canopy and a weapons-bay door, both manufactured by defense contractor Lockheed Martin, that were coated with radar-absorbing material that boosts stealth capabilities, the outlet reported. The aircraft parts were being shipped to the U.S. by UPS for inspection in late May. The plane transporting them stopped in South Korea before being rerouted to Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported. It was unclear whether the parts were intentionally redirected or why the plane had stopped in South Korea. The outlet said the Chinese government later came into possession of the parts but has yet to return them. The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment. A Pentagon spokesperson told the Daily Beast in a statement that “the F-35 Joint Program Office and Department of War are aware of a shipment issue of unserviceable F-35 Lightning II components. We are actively working with U.S. authorities and industry partners to retrieve these components, investigate the incident, and place safeguards to avoid a future occurrence.” Despite this, Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi on Wednesday, happily greeting the communist dictator after he descended the stairs of his plane at Joint Base Andrews. Trump, 80, and Jinping, 73, walked down the red carpet before stopping to take in a fawning display of U.S. military pomp, complete with a band, ceremonial cannon fire, and a flyover that appeared to make Trump wince in pain.

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