That explains the cock up
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BLAMING CHINA?
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WHO can close shop if China quits.
Trump is not interested in any multilateral organizations, so WHO is desirable unless it is the Americans that run it.
The Europeans are too timid to do anything.
Without WHO, every country will figure things out themselves. Maybe that's how the virus to break up the world.
China will survive comfortably. Can't say it will be the same for many Western countries like Australia or UK.
Trump is not interested in any multilateral organizations, so WHO is desirable unless it is the Americans that run it.
The Europeans are too timid to do anything.
Without WHO, every country will figure things out themselves. Maybe that's how the virus to break up the world.
China will survive comfortably. Can't say it will be the same for many Western countries like Australia or UK.
Coalition of 62 countries backs joint Australian, EU push for independent inquiry into coronavirus outbreak - ABC News
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People being tested for coronavirus in Wuhan. The motion does not specifically mention the city where the outbreak is believed to have begun.(AP: Chinatopix)
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A coalition of 62 countries has backed a joint Australian and European Union push for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak ahead of a crucial World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting tomorrow in Geneva.
Key points:
European nations and Australia have been rallying support for a draft EU motion
The motion does not specifically mention China or the city of Wuhan
At this stage neither China nor the US have backed the motion
The Morrison Government has now swung its diplomatic firepower behind the European Union, which has also been pressing for an investigation while taking a more conciliatory line with Beijing.
European nations and Australia have been rallying support for a draft EU motion which calls for an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" of "the WHO-coordinated international health response to COVID-19".
As of Sunday evening, Canberra time, 62 nations — including Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom — had backed the motion.
The motion does not specifically mention China or the city of Wuhan where the outbreak is believed to have begun.
But it does say the WHO should work with the World Organisation for Animal Health to conduct "scientific and collaborative field missions" and "identify the zoonotic source of the virus and the route of introduction to the human population, including the possible role of intermediate hosts".
Australian Government sources said the language was strong enough to ensure that a proper and thorough investigation took place, although they are still calling this a "first step" towards ensuring transparency.
At this stage neither China nor the US have backed the motion. EU and Australian diplomats were still working on Sunday to convince both major powers to give their support.
In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said: "There is positive support for an independent review into the pandemic to help the world learn the lessons necessary to protect global health.
"Australia and a significant number of countries are co-sponsoring the EU-led resolution, which includes a call for an impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation.
"This is about collaborating to equip the international community to better prevent or counter the next pandemic and keep our citizens safe."
The EU's spokeswoman for foreign affairs, Virginie Battu-Henriksson, said the organisation was focused on reaching a consensus for an inquiry.
"Of course, we need to have the support of all the major players, and China is one of them," she told the ABC.
Meanwhile, US diplomats have been pressing for tougher language that specifically calls for a probe into how the virus started in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have both furiously denounced China's initial response to the virus, accusing it of covering up the initial outbreak and allowing it to spread around the world.
But Ms Battu-Henriksson said the EU was focused on "really getting together and finding a solution which is workable for all".
"For us, it is not the moment for us to enter any kind of blame game as we've seen in narratives from one part or another of the world," she said.
Posted 6h
A woman seated on a chair is tested for coronavirus while a large queue forms behind her.
People being tested for coronavirus in Wuhan. The motion does not specifically mention the city where the outbreak is believed to have begun.(AP: Chinatopix)
Share
A coalition of 62 countries has backed a joint Australian and European Union push for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak ahead of a crucial World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting tomorrow in Geneva.
Key points:
European nations and Australia have been rallying support for a draft EU motion
The motion does not specifically mention China or the city of Wuhan
At this stage neither China nor the US have backed the motion
The Morrison Government has now swung its diplomatic firepower behind the European Union, which has also been pressing for an investigation while taking a more conciliatory line with Beijing.
European nations and Australia have been rallying support for a draft EU motion which calls for an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" of "the WHO-coordinated international health response to COVID-19".
As of Sunday evening, Canberra time, 62 nations — including Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom — had backed the motion.
The motion does not specifically mention China or the city of Wuhan where the outbreak is believed to have begun.
But it does say the WHO should work with the World Organisation for Animal Health to conduct "scientific and collaborative field missions" and "identify the zoonotic source of the virus and the route of introduction to the human population, including the possible role of intermediate hosts".
Australian Government sources said the language was strong enough to ensure that a proper and thorough investigation took place, although they are still calling this a "first step" towards ensuring transparency.
At this stage neither China nor the US have backed the motion. EU and Australian diplomats were still working on Sunday to convince both major powers to give their support.
In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne said: "There is positive support for an independent review into the pandemic to help the world learn the lessons necessary to protect global health.
"Australia and a significant number of countries are co-sponsoring the EU-led resolution, which includes a call for an impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation.
"This is about collaborating to equip the international community to better prevent or counter the next pandemic and keep our citizens safe."
The EU's spokeswoman for foreign affairs, Virginie Battu-Henriksson, said the organisation was focused on reaching a consensus for an inquiry.
"Of course, we need to have the support of all the major players, and China is one of them," she told the ABC.
Meanwhile, US diplomats have been pressing for tougher language that specifically calls for a probe into how the virus started in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have both furiously denounced China's initial response to the virus, accusing it of covering up the initial outbreak and allowing it to spread around the world.
But Ms Battu-Henriksson said the EU was focused on "really getting together and finding a solution which is workable for all".
"For us, it is not the moment for us to enter any kind of blame game as we've seen in narratives from one part or another of the world," she said.
But the Americans were asked to help. The Americans, then under Trump, ignored the request.
China does not object to an independent inquiry. It objects to an inquiry that seeks to place blame.
By the way, where was the bird flu inquiry? Where was the Ebola inquiry?
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