Event Brief
China expands influence across U.N. activities as U.S. pulls back
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 26, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: With President Donald Trump withholding millions in U.S. dues and withdrawing from dozens of U.N. agencies, China is deepening its influence across the United Nations. Beijing is pursuing the effort through lower-profile bodies that help set standards in areas including artificial intelligence amid a global debate over regulation.
WHO: China; Xi Jinping; U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: China deepens its influence across U.N. activities through lower-profile agencies that set standards, including on artificial intelligence.
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026 at 7:34 PM ET
WHERE: United Nations
WHY: The U.S. is pulling back from the multilateral system by withholding U.S. dues and withdrawing from dozens of U.N. agencies.
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