U.S. health chief slams China, praises Taiwan during historic visit

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday sharply criticized China for excluding Taiwan from the World Health Organization, saying the self-ruled island has a lot to offer on important issues like health.As the highest-level U.S. Cabinet official to visit since Washington switched diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, Azar told reporters before meeting Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu at a Taipei hotel that he is here to bring greetings from U.S. President Donald Trump and to recognize Taiwan's health leadership.Saying he has been a witness to the "harmful and counte…READ FULL ARTICLE