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China blocks Taiwan again from global health forums despite US, EU backing
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China blocks Taiwan again from global health forums despite US, EU backing

Taiwan was excluded from the World Health Assembly for the 10th consecutive year due to Chinese political pressure under its 'one China' principle. Despite formally withdrawing from the WHO, the US joined the EU in backing Taiwan's inclusion, arguing China's stance lacks international consensus and harms global health cooperation.

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Taiwan was excluded from the World Health Assembly for the 10th consecutive year due to Chinese political pressure under its 'one China' principle.

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