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USA vs China: Which represents humanity's future? Compare their UN speeches

Sep 27, 2025
Explore the stark contrasts between U.S. and Chinese visions of global order, as highlighted in their UN speeches. Delve into Trump's unilateralism versus Li Qiang's multilateral approach, focusing on peace and development for the Global South. Analyze claims about economic performance, military actions, and climate policies, revealing the implications of each leader's rhetoric. Discover how China's rise challenges U.S. hegemony and its potential to shape a more equitable world through international cooperation.
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Shift From Unipolarity To Multipolarity

  • The global balance of power is shifting from a US-dominated unipolar order to an increasingly multipolar world led by China.
  • China now accounts for nearly 20% of global GDP (PPP) and is the manufacturing superpower driving that shift.
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Contrasting UN Visions

  • Trump's UN speech was unilateral, self-focused, and aggressive, emphasizing US dominance and personal claims.
  • Li Qiang's speech emphasized multilateralism, peaceful development, and giving the Global South a voice.
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China Promotes Diplomatic Peace

  • China frames its foreign policy around peace, diplomacy, and opposing a new Cold War or hegemonism.
  • Li Qiang urged settling disputes via dialogue and criticized unilateral bullying and camp-based confrontation.
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