China accused the US of spreading fear by pulling its nationals out and restricting travel instead of offering significant aid.
Wuhan and some other cities remain in virtual lockdown with travel severely restricted, and China is facing increasing international isolation.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking in Geneva, again said travel bans were unnecessary. Li said China had shared information about the virus with self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as sovereign territory, but he criticised the Taiwanese authorities for what he described as their"lies and excuses" for not attending WHO meetings.
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