Beijing’s foreign ministry said the donation “reflects the support and trust of the Chinese government and people for the WHO”. Photo: AP
Beijing’s foreign ministry said the donation “reflects the support and trust of the Chinese government and people for the WHO”. Photo: AP
Coronavirus pandemic
China /  Diplomacy

Coronavirus: China donates another US$30 million to WHO after US funding halt

  • It’s the second contribution from Beijing during the pandemic and ‘reflects support and trust’ for the World Health Organisation
  • The agency has been criticised for its response to the outbreak in China, which the US – its top donor – is investigating

Kinling Lo
Kinling Lo

Updated: 5:23am, 24 Apr, 2020

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Beijing’s foreign ministry said the donation “reflects the support and trust of the Chinese government and people for the WHO”. Photo: AP
Beijing’s foreign ministry said the donation “reflects the support and trust of the Chinese government and people for the WHO”. Photo: AP
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