China To Give Additional $30M To Who Amid Int’l Pressure -

Mainland China has ramped up its funding of the World Health Organization (WHO) amid allegations it exerted political influence on health officials. On Thursday, Beijing announced it will give another $30 million to the WHO to boost trust in the organization.

Beijing gave a separate $20 million to the WHO last month. According to Chinese officials, the money will go to improving health care systems in developing nations.

A number of countries have called for an international probe, which would investigate allegations of China’s corruption of the organization’s director general.

“China’s donation to the WHO is an expression of support and trust of the Chinese government, and the Chinese people for the WHO,” stated spokesman Geng Shuang. “China is willing to work together with all parties, help each other to tide over the difficulties, contribute to the fight against the pandemic, maintain regional and international public health, and build a community with a shared future for mankind.”

Critics claimed China may be buying political influence at the WHO to prevent an international probe into its alleged mishandling and proliferation of the coronavirus. https://www.oann.com/china-to-give-additional-30m-to-who-amid-intl-pressure/