China and Russia Address UN General Assembly Amid Frog Metaphor
- Foreign ministers from China and Russia addressed the U.N. General Assembly, as their leaders did not attend.
- Wang Yi emphasized national sovereignty and criticized U.S. actions regarding Taiwan and the Ukraine conflict.
- The discussions highlighted the need for collaboration among nations to address ongoing global challenges.
During the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday, foreign ministers from China and Russia addressed the assembly, as their top leaders did not speak. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized national sovereignty, reiterating China's claim over Taiwan and warning against escalating the conflict in Ukraine. He criticized the U.S. for its perceived attempts to maintain global dominance and highlighted NATO's expanding partnerships. Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell shared a personal narrative of resilience, advocating for better access to education for smaller nations. Norwegian Prime Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed concerns about the Middle East's dire situation, while other leaders called for collaboration to address global challenges. The assembly will continue with speeches from North Korea and Syria on Monday.