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From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit

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From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit. (2026, September 30). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369360/taiwan-takaichi-geopolitical-fallout-xi-trump-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the United Nations General Assembly, calling on major countries to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This statement was seen as an indirect criticism of both the United States and Israel. The article discusses how these remarks are part of broader geopolitical tensions between China and the US following the Xi-Trump summit, touching on issues affecting Taiwan and Japan's relations with Washington.
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On September 26, 2026, during the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng criticized unnamed countries, implicitly referring to the U.S., for undermining sovereignty in the Middle East and threatening Cuba. He urged these nations to respect the security of Gulf countries and lift the blockade on Cuba, which has severely restricted oil imports there. This came a day after President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House in what was described as a friendly meeting featuring military flyovers and a lavish state dinner.

The sharp contrast between this diplomatic rhetoric and the previous warm interactions highlighted growing tensions over issues like Iran and Cuba, despite assurances from China to the U.S. that it would not support Iran following Trump's warnings during earlier talks. Zheng’s speech emphasized adherence to international rules and respect for sovereignty without directly naming the United States or other specific countries involved in these conflicts.

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From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit From structural rifts between US and China to debate over Washington’s treatment of ally Japan, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in an implicit dig at the US and Israel.
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From Taiwan to Takaichi, the geopolitical fallout from Xi-Trump summit From structural rifts between US and China to debate over Washington’s treatment of ally Japan, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting Han Zheng, China’s vice-president, called on “major countries” to respect the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern nations and bring about a two-state solution for the “Palestinian question” on Saturday at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in an implicit dig at the US and Israel. asserted
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