Diplomatic Drama: Taiwan's WHO Sidelines Appearance Ignites Tensions
China opposes platforms for Taiwan's independence activities following Taiwan's foreign minister's arrival in Switzerland for WHO-related events. Beijing bars Taiwan from the WHO's World Health Assembly, but Taiwan sends its delegation led by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. Taiwan disputes China's sovereignty claims, advocating for global health security inclusion.
China stated on Monday its opposition to countries offering platforms for 'Taiwan independence separatist' activities, as Taiwan's foreign minister attended events in Switzerland during a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting.
China reiterated its stance by denying Taiwan's participation in the WHO's annual World Health Assembly (WHA), despite sending a delegation for separate meetings. This year, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Health Minister Shih Chung-liang.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized Taiwan's global attendance, calling it 'petty.' However, Taiwan refutes China's claim of sovereignty, emphasizing inclusion in global health to avoid security gaps.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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