China has promised a $500 million contribution to the World Health Organization, positioning itself as the leading donor amid the U.S.'s withdrawal under Trump's administration. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong emphasized this move as a response to 'unilateralism,' which he attributed to Washington. This substantial funding over five years is seen as a strategic effort by Beijing to fill the leadership void left by the U.S. and assert itself as a responsible global power, countering critiques of international governance from the Trump administration.
The world is now facing the impacts of unilateralism and power politics, bringing major challenges to global health security. China strongly believes that only with solidarity and mutual assistance can we create a healthy world together.
The Trump administration's attacks on and contempt for international governance have offered new opportunities for Chinese diplomacy.
China's pledge of $500 million is one of the clearest examples of Beijing's efforts to step into a global leadership void left by Trump.
Beijing has worked to portray itself as a superior alternative to U.S. power - namely, as a responsible global leader and defender of the international order.
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