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Restricting Financial Aid to China from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

This bill aims to restrict financial assistance to China from international institutions like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Funds will be withheld unless China meets specific conditions regarding debt transparency and participation in relief initiatives. This ensures that U.S. funds are used responsibly and align with U.S. national interests.
Key points
The U.S. will vote against financial aid to China unless China commits to transparent lending practices to other countries.
Aid will only be possible if China participates in multilateral debt relief initiatives on terms comparable to other G20 governments.
Financial support will only be granted if it significantly contributes to a global public good, such as limiting climate change impacts, and serves U.S. national interests.
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Additional Information
To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to instruct certain United States Executive Directors to vote against any assistance to the People's Republic of China unless certain certifications are met, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 6475
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Process start date: 2022-01-25