Taiwan barred from WHO assembly due to Chinese objection.

Taiwan was not invited to the World Health Organization's annual assembly due to opposition from China and Pakistan. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and considers it part of "one China" governed by Beijing, leading to Taiwan's exclusion from many international organizations. Taiwan condemned the decision, while China welcomed it and urged other countries to stop politicizing the health issue and interfering in its internal affairs. Taiwan is allowed to attend some technical WHO meetings but says its exclusion hinders efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.