Published 21:42 IST, April 10th 2020

COVID-19: China slams Trump's attack on WHO; reminds 'One-China' policy on Taiwan feud

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Spokesperson, on Friday, said that the US State Department was speaking with political motives and neglecting facts

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Wading into more politics over Coronavirus (COVID-19), China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Spokesperson, on Friday, said that US State Department was speaking with political motives and neglecting facts. Moreover, it also stated that while Taiwan's participation was important in WHO, it must be arranged via cross-consultation with China under its 'One-China' policy. China stated that any responsible country will ascertain facts before jumping to conclusions about vel Coronavirus.

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21:42 IST, April 10th 2020