The US tweeted its support for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations (UN) on Friday, provoking a sharp response from China, with Beijing expressing strong indignation and firm opposition.
The tweet from the US Mission to the UN said the 193-member global organization was founded to serve all voices, welcome a diversity of views and perspectives, and promote human rights.
It said, "UN was founded to serve as a venue for all voices, a forum that welcomes a diversity of views & perspectives, & promotes human freedom. Barring #Taiwan from setting foot on UN grounds is an affront not just

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