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China criticizes U.S. for WHO pullout, accusing it of sidestepping international law

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  • Helen Branswell

  • February 6, 2026

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    China condemned the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, asserting that domestic politics should not override international law.

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    The WHO executive board referred the U.S. withdrawal issue to the World Health Assembly for further discussion.

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    The U.S. has left the WHO without paying over $278 million in assessed contributions and additional voluntary commitments.

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    China emphasized the need for fairness and transparency in WHO membership rules amid discussions on withdrawal complexities.

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    The U.S. criticized the WHO's handling of the pandemic, claiming it obstructed timely information sharing that could have saved lives.

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