'Our government demands an immediate clarification and an apology from director-general Tedros over such extremely irresponsible act of slander,' says Taiwan foreign ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou.
During the press conference he spoke of the abuse – including racial slurs – he had been subjected to since the public health crisis began.
"Our government demands an immediate clarification and an apology from director-general Tedros over such extremely irresponsible act of slander," she added.Relations between the WHO and Taiwan have worsened considerably since the pandemic began, even as health experts have lauded Taiwan for its response to the virus.
China's Communist Party regards Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to one day seize the island – by force if necessary.
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