US Imposes China Curbs as Condition for Paying UN Dues, Report Says
The United States has tied the release of billions of dollars in unpaid dues to the United Nations to specific reforms, including measures to counter China's influence. The reforms include cost-cutting and overhauling the UN pension system. The move has sparked diplomatic tension and raised questions about the U.S.'s role in shaping global institutions.
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The US has placed specific conditions on releasing billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, including further cost-cutting, and moves to counter China’s influence at the world body, a development news wire reported on Tuesday. The report by Devex, an independent news organisation covering global development, said two diplomatic notes circulated by the US called for nine “quick-hit” reforms as a condition for releasing more funds. It said these included: Overhauling the UN pension...
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