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China's shadow looms over Taiwan at WHO gathering as Beijing intensifies diplomatic pressure
Power & DiplomacyThe Tribune20 May, 07:25 pmAtlasHour
Power & Diplomacy

China's shadow looms over Taiwan at WHO gathering as Beijing intensifies diplomatic pressure

Taiwan's delegation attending activities alongside the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva has reportedly faced surveillance and diplomatic intimidation linked to China, according to Taiwan's Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang. The minister said Chinese pressure was increasingly evident during this year's international health meetings, as reported by The Taipei Times.

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Taiwan's delegation attending activities alongside the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva has reportedly faced surveillance and diplomatic intimidation linked to China, according to Taiwan's Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang.

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