The World Bank has announced a significant policy shift to phase out its lending to China by the year 2031. Under this new plan, the institution will cap its total lending to China at less than $2 billion through that year. This move marks a strategic change in the World Bank's financial engagement with China, reflecting evolving priorities in its global lending portfolio.

The announcement was reported by Nikkei Asia on July 24, 2026, highlighting the World Bank's intention to gradually reduce its financial support to China over the next several years.

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