China VP Han Zheng Criticizes US Pressure on Cuba, Iran; Calls for Gulf Sovereignty

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng publicly criticized US pressure on Cuba and Iran, calling for respect for Gulf sovereignty, one day after Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. This marks a rare direct rebuke from a senior Chinese official in a US context, signaling potential friction in US-China relations despite recent high-level engagement. The statement may reflect Beijing's attempt to balance cooperation with Washington while maintaining its stance on multilateralism and sovereignty.