Trump's 'Board of Peace': China Invited, France Rejects, $1 Billion for Permanent Seat

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CNBC TV18•20-01-2026, 20:51
Trump's 'Board of Peace': China Invited, France Rejects, $1 Billion for Permanent Seat
- •Donald Trump proposed a 'Board of Peace' to manage global conflicts, initially focusing on Gaza, with invitations sent to dozens of nations.
- •China confirmed receiving an invitation but has not yet accepted or declined; France explicitly rejected joining, citing concerns about UN principles.
- •The board structure includes a lifetime chair for Trump and three-year terms for members; a $1 billion payment secures permanent membership, earmarked for Gaza's reconstruction.
- •Morocco, UAE, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, and Argentina have accepted invitations; Russia and Thailand are still reviewing the proposal.
- •No country has publicly committed to paying the $1 billion for permanent membership, with the UK consulting allies and Israel's response pending.
Why It Matters: Trump's 'Board of Peace' faces mixed international reactions, with financial contributions for permanent seats a key point.
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