China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges

China's vice president delivered a speech at the United Nations in New York, promoting global development as the primary solution to ongoing world challenges. The address featured the nation's familiar talking points, including mild statements addressing artificial intelligence, protectionism, and the U.S. conflict with Iran, while making no direct mention of certain other key global issues.

The UN appearance followed closely after a meeting in Washington between the Chinese vice president's superior and U.S. President Donald Trump, placing the diplomatic address within the context of ongoing bilateral relations between the two global powers.