April 29, 2026 10:06 AM
US wants curbs on China as a condition for paying UN dues, report says
The United States has set specific conditions for the release of billions of dollars it owes to the United Nations, such as more cost-cutting and moves to counter China's influence at the world body, a development news agency reported on Tuesday. The United States circulated two diplomatic notes calling for nine "quick-hit" reforms in order to release more funds, independent agency Devex, which covers global development, said in the report. It said these included: - Overhauling the U.N. pensi...