China has officially nominated maternal health expert Song Li as its candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic move by Beijing to secure leadership within the global health body.
If successful, Song Li would become the second Chinese national to lead the organization. The position was previously held by Margaret Chan, who served as the WHO Director-General for a decade between 2007 and 2017.
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