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PARIS -- UNESCO announced Monday that the United States plans to rejoin the U.N. cultural and scientific agency -- and pay more than $600 million in back dues -- after a decade-long dispute sparked by the organization's move to include Palestine as a member.
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U.S. officials say the decision was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap in UNESCO policymaking.
US officials had expressed concern that China was filling the gap left by its absence. Beijing said it had no objection to the US joining, as it would need a vote before it's allowed back in the cultural body.
U.S. officials say the decision to return was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap left by the U.S. in UNESCO policymaking, notably in setting standards for artificial intelligence and technology education around the world.