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At UN General Assembly, China’s Li Qiang Warns of ‘Cold War Mentality,’ Blames Tariffs for Global Gloom

He presented Beijing as a defender of the UN order, urging inclusive globalization.

China's Premier of the State Council Li Qiang addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
China’s Premier Li Qiang used his UNGA address to position Beijing as a global stabilizer, drawing sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s tariff wars and retreat from multilateralism.
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Overview

  • Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 26, Li Qiang said the world is drifting back to a Cold War mindset.
  • He argued that unilateral and protectionist steps, including tariff hikes and trade barriers, are a major cause of today’s global economic doldrums.
  • Without naming the United States or President Donald Trump, he criticized recent tariff policies and the erection of economic barriers.
  • He cast China as a supporter of multilateralism and free trade and said Beijing hopes to work with others to uphold the UN’s ideals.
  • He said China is working to promote peace talks on the Ukraine war and the Palestinian‑Israeli conflict and called for closer collaboration toward inclusive globalization.