China freezes Trump with stark message amid tariff hikes, sends clear message on 'bullying' from UN

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. Without naming Trump, Li denounced “protectionist tariff hikes” as a cause of global economic stagnation and pledged China would push for peace in Ukraine and Gaza. He warned against hegemonism, urged stronger cooperation, and called for balance between rapid innovation and responsibility. As Trump doubles down on tariffs, Beijing signals it is ready to expand its role in peacekeeping, trade, and climate commitments.