The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion until then, a significant drop from previous years. This decision, supported by the US, aligns with China's development status. Beijing views the gradual reduction as a natural evolution of bilateral cooperation and a reflection of changing domestic needs.

The World Bank will stop lending to China after $69 billion across 452 projects. Here's why this long-expected graduation matters for global capital flows.

World Bank will end its lending program to China as GDP surpasses threshold. China's 2026 GDP growth below 1% at 0.1% YES.

World Bank lending to China peaked at $2.42 billion in 2017