Prognosis

China Faces Angry World Seeking Virus Answers at Key WHO Meeting

U.S., Australia, EU to pressure Beijing on virus probe, Taiwan
China likely to prevail thanks to its economic influence

WATCH: China’s initial handling of the virus will be in focus at the first meeting of the WHO’s governing body since Covid-19 stormed the globe.Source: Bloomberg

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By Karen Leigh and Jason Scott

May 16, 2020 at 9:00 PM UTC

Updated on

May 17, 2020 at 11:00 PM UTC

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At the first meeting of the World Health Organization’s governing body since Covid-19 stormed the globe, China is set to be challenged on two of its most sensitive issues: The Communist Party’s initial handling of the virus and the status of Taiwan’s participation.