Taiwan barred from WHO assembly due to Chinese objection.

Taiwan was not invited to the World Health Organization's annual assembly, despite its assertion that support was growing for its participation. China and Pakistan urged members to reject Taiwan's inclusion, while eSwatini and the Marshall Islands spoke in favour. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and says the island is not a separate country but part of "one China" governed by Beijing. Taiwan condemned the WHO decision, saying it was "contemptible" of China to block its participation in global bodies and that Beijing had no right to speak for the island.