Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China purchasing Russian oil and the impact of President Donald Trump withdrawing the U.S. from UNESCO.

Beijing added that it “regretted” the US' announcement to withdraw from the UN cultural and education agency (UNESCO).

The Trump administration plans to pull out of the U.N. cultural agency, putting UNESCO back at the center of geopolitical rivalry.

UNESCO runs the influential World Heritage Sites program. There are 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the United States

Beijing has ramped up efforts to shape UNESCO’s decisions on education, historical sites, and artificial intelligence, stepping in a gap left by the United States.

The International UNESCO Model is a flagship educational initiative that simulates the format and procedures of official UNESCO meetings. Designed for youth aged 18 to 25, the Model offers participants the opportunity to act as delegates of UNESCO Member States, engaging in structured dialogue and negotiations on globally significant topics.

China is poised to expand its influence within UNESCO and the broader UN as the Trump administration once again retreats from the agency.