"Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation."
"China has pledged to give $500 million to the World Health Organization as the country is set to replace the United States as the group’s top state donor, expanding Beijing’s global influence in the wake of Washington’s retreat from international cooperation.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong told the World Health Assembly that his country is making the contribution to oppose “unilateralism,” a trait Beijing often ascribes to Washington as relations between the two powers deteriorate.
President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO in January, a move that would leave Beijing as the top donor and most powerful member country."
Lily Kuo and Vic Chiang report for the Washington Post May 21, 2025.
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