Chinese Premier Li Qiang Warns Against Cold War Mentality at UN General Assembly Amid US-China Tensions

Sep 27, 2025 12:46 am CST

At the UN General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech warning against unilateralism and Cold War thinking, defending multilateralism and free trade in what appeared to be criticism of US policies. Without directly mentioning President Trump, Li positioned China as a defender of global order while addressing concerns about international rules being challenged and disrupted in today's turbulent world.