China backs WHO, slams US' decision to withdraw from UN body

China on July 8 defended World Health Organisation (WHO) and slammed United States for withdrawing from global health body after accusing it of siding with Beijing during coronavirus pandemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian during a daily media briefing said that US's decision to withdraw from WHO is ar example of Washington's unilateralism and breaching contract. Zhao Lijian furr added that WHO is most professional international health organization. 

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United States on July 6 sent a formal tification to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informing of its withdrawal from World Health Organisation, which is due to take effect next year on July 6. US President Donald Trump has been repeatedly criticising WHO for it's 'mishandling' of pandemic and for allegedly siding with China during crisis. Donald Trump has accused global health body of covering up for Beijing and playing on hands of Chinese Communist Party. 

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'Will cripple global efforts'

Donald Trump anunced his decision to withdraw from World Health Organisation last month and formally tified United Nations this Monday. decision has garnered both global and internal criticism, including from leaders of Democratic Party, who say that WHO is coordinating global fight against COVID-19, and withdrawing at such a juncture will cripple efforts. According to reports, United States will have to clear all its dues before leaving WHO officially, which stands at $200 million currently. 

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