China has reaffirmed its commitment to jointly tackling global challenges on Tuesday, drawing a contrast with the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s order to quit the World Health Organization (WHO) and a landmark climate agreement for the second time.
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Why It Matters
Those executive orders were among a flurry signed by Trump on Monday within hours of being inaugurated for his second term, citing the WHO’s mishandling of global health crisis including the COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in Wuhan, China, in 2019. He said the Paris Climate agreement, signed in 2016, wastes taxpayer dollars and hampers private sector growth.
Some analysts suggest that China, the U.S.’s geopolitical rival, will seize the opportunity to fill the void and strengthen its role as a global leader at Washington’s expense.
What To Know
Asked about the U.S.’s planned WHO exit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday highlighted the agency’s
China Promises To Fill Void Left by US Under Trump
