China to provide $2 billion to help with virus pandemic
In this May 17, 2020, photo released by Xinhua News Agency, medical workers wait to be disinfected as they line up to submit the COVID-19 samples for nucleic acid test at the center for disease control and prevention in Fengman District of Jilin City in northeastern China's Jilin Province. Authorities have tightened restrictions in parts of Jilin province in response to a local cluster.[AP/ Yan Linyun, Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will provide $2 billion over two years to help with the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
XI’s announcement by videoconference at the start of the World Health Organization’s annual assembly marks a sharp contrast to the United States: The Trump administration has announced a suspension of its funding for WHO over its alleged mishandling of the outbreak and praise of China’s response.
Xi did not specify where the injection of Chinese funds would go, but said "China will provide $2 billion over two years to help with COVID-19 response."