As countries struggle to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO's annual meeting reaches its finale having descended into fiery dispute involving the U.S., China and the WHO itself.
Tedros appeared to bow to this pressure Monday, saying that an investigation would be launched"at the earliest appropriate moment."
China, meanwhile, has thrown its support behind the beleaguered health organization. Contrasting with Trump's harsh rhetoric and threats to withdraw funding, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an extra $2 billion in coronavirus relief for the developing world.Xi said he backed an investigation into the pandemic but said it must be led by the WHO"in an objective and impartial manner" and should only start after the virus is brought under control.
"At present, the COVID-19 pneumonia epidemic is still spreading in the United States and in many parts of the world," he said."We urge a small number of U.S. politicians to stop dumping their blame, strengthen cooperation with the international community, and overcome the epidemic together."U.S.
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