China eyes a widening void at UN, thanks to Trump's 'America First' policy

China sees a widening void at the United Nations, thanks to President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy.

Trump’s skepticism of global bodies and alliances -- his top diplomat recently singled out the UN as an organization that needs to be “reformed or eliminated” -- means Beijing has freer reign to impose its own vision of globalism on the body.

This year China surpassed Japan as the UN’s second-biggest donor and analysts say it is using its growing clout to undermine human rights positions, sponsor resolutions that reflect its worldview, and stamp out criticism of its more controversial policies back home.

“China sees a