The EU's decision to ban funding for projects using Chinese inverters has sparked a diplomatic row, with China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) denouncing the move as baseless and discriminatory. This comes as the EU-China relationship faces increasing tensions over trade and security issues.

In other news, China has reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, ahead of President Trump's state visit to China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, emphasized that Beijing's stance on this issue is consistent and clear.

Additionally, mainland China has attributed Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Assembly (WHA) to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' political manipulation. A mainland spokesperson accused the DPP of using health-related issues as a guise for secessionist activities.

The bottom line: The EU's funding ban on Chinese inverters escalates tensions with China, while Taiwan's exclusion from the WHA highlights the ongoing political tensions between mainland China and Taiwan.

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