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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

China nominates health official to lead WHO

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday, as Beijing seeks to expand its presence in international governing bodies. The World Health Assembly is set to elect the next WHO head in May.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    China nominates health official to lead WHO (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday, as Beijing seeks to expand its presence in international governing bodies. The World Health Assembly is set to elect the next WHO head in May.

  2. Breitbart News

    China Nominates Communist Health Official to Lead World Health Organization (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Chinese government has nominated Dr. Song Li to become the next director-general of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.).

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