China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech

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At the UN General Assembly, China opposed the United States' stance regarding Iran and Cuba, advocating for respect of Gulf countries' sovereignty and urging the lifting of the blockade on Cuba. The speech reflected rising geopolitical tensions at the UN platform.

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 - China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should be respected and urging the \"relevant country\" to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade on it.