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China’s president spoke during the 50th anniversary of China’s return to the United Nations. According to state news agency Xinhua, Xi Jinping said China would always be the “builder of world peace” and a “protector of international order.” Xi Jinping said: “China resolutely opposes all forms of hegemony and power politics, unilateralism and protectionism.” The leader of China called for greater global cooperation on terrorism and climate change, despite confirming he will not attend the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. In 1971, the UN voted to recognise the People’s Republic of China as the only representative of China, expelling Taiwan. However,...
