Just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization

Beijing would become the undisputed champion of global health if it chose to close the funding gap caused by the looming US withdrawal

China is still grappling with the aftermath of its strict COVID-19 lockdowns, which began in Wuhan and surrounding areas five years ago, according to Radio Free Asia. When authorities first imposed a travel ban on Wuhan’s 18 million residents in January 2020,

China’s Foreign Ministry criticized President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization, offering an initial look at how Beijing intends to present itself as a force for stability in global affairs during the new administration.

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump's decision -- just hours after taking power -- to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it hoped he would "reconsider".

Conservatives are pushing Trump to distance himself from global health authorities, which experts believe could undermine future pandemic responses.

By Patrick Wingrove, Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge NEW YORK/GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.

It’s a mistake for President Trump to order to the United States to leave the World Health Organization. He should reverse course immediately.

The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate accords and World Health Organization opens a power vacuum for adversaries like China to fill.

During his first week in office, Donald Trump took steps to withdraw the US from two major international commitments: the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. Will this create opportunities for other global powers,