U.S.-China Tensions Amid UN Speech by Li Qiang
Analysts note that Beijing's timing follows U.S. inward shifts under Donald Trump, as China seeks a larger global role reflecting its economic might.
Li emphasized China's economic and environmental commitments, including tariff cuts, emissions pledges, and safeguarding U.N. authority.
The speech occurred amid ongoing U.S.-China trade frictions, with Washington concerned about China's potential to unseat U.S. leadership.
Experts warn that Li's multilateral rhetoric conflicts with Beijing's actions, such as those in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, and efforts to reshape the U.N.
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