Foreign Policy

China’s UN Speech Reveals Ambition to Redefine Global Order as America Steps Back

By National Security Desk | September 30, 2025

China’s recent UN speech signals a strategic push to supplant American leadership on the global stage, exploiting Washington’s inward turn under Trump. Is the U.S. prepared to defend its sovereignty and values against this ambitious challenge?

At the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang unveiled a vision that starkly exposes Beijing’s intent: to recast the international system in China’s image while the United States retreats into isolationism. As President Trump pulls back from global commitments, China is stepping forward with what it calls its “Global Governance Initiative,” positioning itself as the champion of multilateralism and global order. Is America Allowing Its Global Leadership to Slip Away? Li Qiang’s speech was heavy on diplomatic rhetoric, condemning “unilateralism” and “hegemonism” — code words directed at America — while portraying China as a responsible actor ready to...

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