George Floyd deserves justice, and this has to stop. But these riots undermine justice for Mr. Floyd. Peaceful protests are a tradition. Lawless rioting must be stopped. The first mayor/governor who shows he or she is serious about ending the violence will be a national hero.
China is constantly working behind the scenes to gain more influence globally. That's especially true at the UN, whether it's distracting from their own human rights abuses, manipulating to gain control of UN agencies, or bullying smaller countries to vote their way.