Trump Uses UN Speech to Hit China Over Trade Weeks Before Talks

President says Beijing has failed to adopt expected reforms
Top Chinese diplomat urges two sides to avoid confrontation

Donald Trump speaks during the UN General Assembly meeting in New York on Sept. 24.Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg

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By Bill Faries and Peter Martin

September 24, 2019 at 11:47 PM UTC

Updated on

September 25, 2019 at 8:15 AM UTC

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U.S. President Donald Trump used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly to reiterate complaints about China’s trade practices just weeks before negotiators from both sides are due to meet in Washington.