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China Pledges $500 Million to WHO, Replacing US as Top Donor

On May 20, 2025, at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, China’s Vice Premier Liu Guozhong revealed that Beijing will contribute $500 million more to the WHO funding pool over the coming five years.
The pledge addresses a funding gap created after the United States formally withdrew from the WHO, ending decades of U.S. Financial leadership.
The WHO has revised its 2026-2027 budget downward by 21% to $4.2 billion, increasing mandatory fees by 20% to offset a $1.9 billion shortfall affecting healthcare in at least 70 countries.
China’s Vice Premier Liu Guozhong said, "Multilateralism is a sure pass to addressing difficulties," as Beijing positions itself as the WHO's largest state donor amid global health challenges caused by unilateralism.
This development signals a shift in global health governance power dynamics, with China stepping up as a key backer while the WHO adapts to reduced U.S. Engagement.

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