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Nikkei Asia
3 days ago
- Health
- Nikkei Asia
$500m pledge makes China top WHO donor after US withdrawal
China has pledged $500 million over five years to the World Health Organization, stepping in as the largest state donor after the United States' withdrawal from the United Nations health agency. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong made the commitment during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The pledge comes as the WHO grapples with its deepest financial crisis in decades, caused by President Donald Trump's decision in January to withdraw from the agency and stop funding. The U.S., previously the largest contributor, left a $600 million shortfall in the organization's 2025 budget.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
China steps up to fill US leadership void with $500 million WHO pledge
[Source] China has pledged $500 million to the World Health Organization over five years as the country is set to replace the U.S. as the agency's top state donor following President Donald Trump's order for withdrawal in January. Why it matters: Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong announced the contribution at Tuesday's World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. 'The world is now facing the impacts of unilateralism and power politics, bringing major challenges to global health security,' Liu said, adding that 'only with solidarity and mutual assistance can we create a healthy world together.' Due to the expected loss of its top donor, the WHO has revised its 2026-2027 budget down 21% to $4.2 billion. The new budget will increase countries' mandatory fees by 20% over two years, making China the largest state contributor. The big picture: The donation highlights Beijing's strategy to step into global leadership roles as Washington retreats from international cooperation under Trump's 'America First' policy. On Monday, China alongside Pakistan successfully blocked Taiwan's participation in the WHA for the ninth consecutive year, with Chinese Ambassador Chen Xu calling the participation proposal an attempt that 'openly challenges the authority of the UN and the post-war international order.' Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
The Star
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
US$500mil for WHO over the next five years
THE government will give an additional US$500mil (RM2.1bil) to the World Health Organisation over five years, an official told the World Health Assembly, as the UN agency seeks extra funding to offset the expected loss of its top donor, the United States. China's Vice-Premier of the State Council Liu Guozhong made the announcement in a speech in Geneva, Switzerland. 'The world is now facing the impacts of unilateralism and power politics bringing major challenges to global health security... multilateralism is a sure pass to addressing difficulties,' Liu told delegates. The WHO has already revised down its 2026-2027 budget by 21% to US$4.2bil due to its financial difficulties, caused mainly by the Trump administration's decision. The new budget, set to be decided by the assembly, will increase countries' mandatory fees by 20% over the next two years and make China the new top state donor. It was not immediately clear if the US$500mil donation from China has already included that fee increase. — Reuters
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.
China has pledged to give $500 million to the World Health Organization as Beijing is set to replace the United States as the group's top state donor, expanding China's global influence in the wake of Washington's retreat from international cooperation. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong told the World Health Assembly (WHA) that his country was making the contribution to oppose 'unilateralism,' a trait Beijing often ascribes to Washington as relations between the two powers deteriorate.
Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
China to give $648 million to WHO in next 5 years, official says
The World Health Organisation is seeking extra funding to offset the loss of its top donor, the United States. PHOTO: REUTERS China to give $648 million to WHO in next 5 years, official says GENEVA - China will give an additional US$500 million (S$648 million) to the World Health Organisation over five years, an official told the World Health Assembly on May 20 , as the UN agency seeks extra funding to offset the expected loss of its top donor, the United States. China's Vice-Premier of the State Council Liu Guozhong made the announcement in a speech in Geneva. 'The world is now facing the impacts of unilateralism and power politics bringing major challenges to global health security... Multilateralism is a sure pass to addressing difficulties,' Mr Liu told delegates. The WHO has already revised down its 2026-2027 budget by 21 per cent to US$4.2 billion due to its financial difficulties, caused mainly by the Trump administration's decision. The new budget set to be decided by the assembly on May 20 will increase countries' mandatory fees by 20 per cent over the next two years and will make China the new top state donor. It was not immediately clear if the US$500 million donation from China already included that fee increase. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
