China Warns U.S. to ‘Fulfill Its Obligations’ and Fund WHO

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Breitbart reported that as of Wednesday, China said that the United States should fulfill its obligation to fund the World Health Organization (WHO) and noted that it was “seriously concerned” about the United States’ decision to halt funding for the organization.

On Tuesday, President Trump ordered a halt in funding sent to the organization, demanding that they answer for their failure to warn the world about the severity of the coronavirus, for sake of political correctness, instead of saving lives.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, “China is seriously concerned about the U.S. announcement to suspend funding for the World Health Organization,” according to AP News.

“We urge the United States to earnestly fulfill their responsibilities and obligations, and support the WHO-led international action against the epidemic,” Zhao continued.

He said that the agency plays an “irreplaceable role” in the fight against the pandemic.

“China has always supported the leading role played by the WHO in the international fight against the epidemic… China will look into the relevant issues depending on the needs of the situation,” he said.

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The U.S. is the biggest funder of the WHO, providing upwards of $400 million last year alone, roughly 15 percent of its budget.

Asked if China is prepared to contribute more to make up the shortfall, Zhao said Beijing has provided $20 million to the U.N. body and remained noncommittal to the prospect of stepping forward with its own money to make up gap.