China’s relentless political war against its democratic neighbour, Taiwan, has resulted in another casualty: international public health. China’s political warfare apparatus ensured the invitation would not be forthcoming. WHO’s failure to invite Taipei was simply Beijing’s latest victory in its decades-long political warfare campaign against Taiwan. Alternative governmentChina is strong now, as it constantly reminds us, with intimidating global political, economic, military, and intelligence service reach. Taiwan has repeatedly proven it contributes significantly to worldwide public health programmes, the human right to good health, and to global disease prevention.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 21, 2018 18:00 UTC