Donald Trump has announced he is suspending funding to the World Health Organization. Mr Trump’s attack is of a piece with his hostility to multilateral organisations, and frequent though inconsistent assaults on China. It needs China’s cooperation – not least because the precise origins of coronavirus within Wuhan remain unclear. They should vigorously make the case for Taiwan’s renewed attendance at the World Health Assembly as an observer, even if China will continue to resist. Mr Trump’s unconscionable decision threatens its status, and the ability of public health experts to collaborate internationally without fearing the political consequences.

Source: The Guardian April 15, 2020 18:25 UTC