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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the world to prevent a "new Cold War" between the United States and China and halt conflicts so it can focus on solving the Covid-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Joe Biden says the US does not seek a "Cold War" or "conflict" with China, adding, "we do not ask any nations to choose between the United States or any other partner." SOUNDBITE
Beijing, May 28 (EFE/EPA).- The Chinese prime minister on Thursday struck a conciliatory note amid growing tension with the United States, saying the so-called cold war between the two countries would not benefit any of them and harm the world.In a message focused on reducing the tension, Li Keqiang said relations between the two countries face new problems and challenges, but they continue to maintain communication in sectors such as the economy, trade, or culture.Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the National People's Congress, Li underlined that the bilateral ties were complex and had overcome many challenges in the last few decades. (Camera: JESÚS CENTENO/WU HONG). SHOT LIST: LI KEQIANG, PRIME MINISTER OF CHINA, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS, IN BEIJING, CHINA.
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, warns China that supporting "Russia's ability to wage war" in Ukraine "would lead to a major reputational reputational damage". SOUNDBITE
The UN General Assembly adopts a new non-binding resolution that demands an "immediate" halt to Russia's war in Ukraine. In a vote at UN headquarters in New York, 140 countries voted in favor, 38 abstained and five voted against the measure. IMAGES
China's UN ambassador tells an emergency meeting of the world body's General Assembly that "nothing can be gained" from a new Cold War between America and Russia. SOUNDBITE
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