Beijing’s diplomatic mission to the UN expressed “strong outrage and firm opposition” to a message on Friday by the United States calling Taiwan’s exclusion an “affront” to UN principles. Fewer than 500 cases have been detected in Taiwan despite its proximity to the Chinese mainland where the outbreak began. Barring #Taiwan from setting foot on UN grounds is an affront not just to the proud Taiwanese people, but to UN principles. In response, a statement by Beijing said “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China”. ADVERTISEMENTRelations between the UN and Taiwan were strained long before the pandemic but have deteriorated in the past three months.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 02, 2020 11:07 UTC