The Global Fund is an international organization that fights against three of the world’s most deadly diseases – Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It has given out more than 700 grants across the world since its establishment in 2002, totaling $19.5 billion US. However, China has been exploiting the loopholes to receive more aid from the Global Fund than severely deprived African nations. Because of its enormous population and low Income per capita, it continues to receive huge amounts of grants reduces the remaining funds needed by more desperate countries stated the Foreign Policy magazine. Global Fund Info page
As China emerges as the world’s second largest economy, there come more international responsibilities. China has to question her own ethics and conscience. Should her continue to take advantage of the loophole? 25,000 malaria deaths were reported last year in Congo while China, where 38 deaths were reported, has won $149 million malaria grants which is far more than Congo. For the past eight years, China contributes merely $16 million compare to $1 billion it receives. In fear of offending China, other countries countries are afraid of opposing the unfairness. China destroys the spirit of a charitable cause and ignores the rights of billions of people in need. As the world’s second largest economy and the next superpower, China needs to take responsibility of her unethical actions. ORIGINAL ARTICLE