Trump says US to quit WHO, announces mild sanctions against China

by

US President Donald Trump announced that his country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Org...Read More
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on Friday he is terminating Washington's relationship with the World Health Organisation and imposing a range of sanctions against China for its deception with regards to the coronavirus pandemic and its actions in Hong Kong.

In a statement he read out from a teleprompter in the White House, Trump said he will also initiate a ban on Chinese researchers studying in the US who are considered potential security risks and will seek action against Chinese companies listed in U.S stock exchange whose practices are inconsistent with U.S laws. The US will also withdraw special trade and travel status and privileges given to Hong Kong in lieu of its violation of its treaty obligations with Great Britain, which he said Beijing has now violated.