Beijing, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - China announces candidate for WHO chief

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2026-10-08

China announced Thursday it had put forward a candidate to lead the World Health Organization -- a move that could signal intent to expand its influence at the WHO after the United States quit, even though questions persist about Beijing's transparency over the Covid-19 pandemic. China has nominated maternity health expert Song Li for the top position at the UN agency, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news briefing. US President Donal......

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