China lashes out at US over WHO withdrawal


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China lashed out at the Trump administration over its decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the move was another demonstration of the White House’s “unilateralism” and warned the withdrawal will hinder international efforts to tackle the coronavirus. “As the most authoritative and professional international organization for global public health security, the World Health Organization plays a central and irreplaceable role in coordinating global efforts against COVID-19,” Zhao said at a press conference . ADVERTISEMENT “As the international fight against COVID-19 is now...