# World Bank Announces Plan to Cease Lending to China by 2031

*The World Bank confirmed plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031.*

July 24, 2026 · business

The World Bank has confirmed its plan to phase out lending to China by 2031, according to the organization's new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world's second-largest economy. The CPF, a multi-year plan outlining development priorities, marks a new phase in a 45-year partnership as China shifts from needing financing to primarily requiring technical assistance and knowledge sharing.

## Declining Lending

World Bank lending to China has steadily declined in recent years as the country experienced explosive growth and a reduction in poverty indicators. Lending peaked at $2.42 billion in 2017 but had fallen to $750 million by 2025.

## Shift in Focus

The World Bank's new five-year plan focuses on delivering economic growth, providing better jobs, social resilience, and fostering a low-carbon economy. As China faces challenges such as an aging society and a shifting economy, the bank will work alongside it to generate ideas that benefit not only China but also emerging markets worldwide.

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