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Elise Stefanik, Trump’s UN ambassador pick, vows to counter China’s ‘significant inroads’
Stefanik vows to keep the U.S. engaged at U.N. to counter China
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) assured skeptical Senate Democrats during her confirmation hearing as President Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador that she is committed to engaging in the United Nations, saying it’s a priority venue to challenge China’s push for dominance on the global stage.
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Elise Stefanik will deliver on President Trump’s America First Agenda at the UN
At a time when we face upheaval across the globe, Elise understands that security and peace can only be obtained through strength. Gone are the days of allowing our adversaries unchecked. And under President Trump’s historic national security team filled with my former colleagues and friends, we will restore American standing to the world stage.
UN experts have called on Thailand to immediately halt the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, citing risks of torture and inhumane treatment. The group, detained since 2014, faces severe health challenges and lacks legal representation or family access,
Beijing would become the undisputed champion of global health if it chose to close the funding gap caused by the looming US withdrawal
Speaking with Putin in a video meeting, Xi called for coping with uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and resilience of China-Russia relations, jointly promoting the development and revitalization of the two countries, and upholding international fairness and justice.
Trump has long been critical of the WHO and sought to pull out the US from the UN body during his first term Presidency, but his successor Joe Biden reversed Trump's decision.
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Xi, Putin stress close ties, call for UN-centred international systemThe leaders of China and Russia stressed their close ties in a video call held just one day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. While Trump advocated for Washington's claim to global supremacy during his inaugural address,
President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations told senators at her confirmation hearing Tuesday that she will promote his doctrine of "peace through strength" on the world stage if she is confirmed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, January 21, 2025. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video meeting on Tuesday,
Vladimir Putin held talks, via videoconference, with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. Beginning of talks with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping
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The outgoing U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says she watched America’s leadership diminish in the world during Donald Trump’s first presidency and saw China fill the vacuum.
Beijing’s green transition long-term commitment regardless of how international landscape may evolve, Vice Premier Ding tells Davos forum - Anadolu Ajansı
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday delivered a special address at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. The following is the full text of the speech entitled "Keeping to the Right Path of Multilateralism and Promoting Open and Inclusive Development":
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