That would dramatically strengthen China's soft power and influence over global health policy. I don't think most critics of the funding cut argue that the WHO acted in a completely unbiased manner, just that the 'take your toys and go home' approach to diplomacy only results in everyone else not listening to you anymore.
Anyway I imagine this is a negotiation tactic - it's nigh impossible to actually cut funding right away as it would require congressional approval, which isn't happening anytime soon. I'm hoping that before the review period ends the WHO is forced to reckon with whatever internal forces are motivating their bias. It's a real possibility however that instead China steps in to the power vacuum left by the US to fill the void - we've all but handed them the keys to decision making at the WHO by stepping away from the table, even if we do relent and come back with funding.
The smarter move would have been to force the WHO to make decisions that make cooperation with the CCP distasteful while appearing egalitarian and in the interest of global health; like insisting that Taiwan be made a full member -or else-. Then watch the CCP throw a tantrum in disgust. If the problem is undue CCP influence in the WHO then drive a wedge between the CCP and the WHO, not between yourself and the WHO.
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