The World Health Assembly (WHA) has once again decided not to include a proposal on the Taiwan region’s participation in its annual assembly, reinforcing the one-China principle embraced by the international community.
This marks the eighth consecutive year that the WHA, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), has rejected such a proposal. The decision underscores the global acknowledgment of the one-China principle and signals that attempts to seek “Taiwan independence” are a dead end.
Chen Xu, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, stated that the issue of the Taiwan region’s participation must be handled under the one-China principle, a fundamental guideline endorsed by UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1.
“The Democratic Progressive Party authorities have stubbornly adhered to a separatist stance, causing the political basis for the Taiwan region’s participation in the assembly to cease existing,” Chen remarked. He emphasized that the Chinese central government has made appropriate arrangements for the Taiwan region’s involvement in global health matters.
An International Health Regulations Contact Point has been established in the Taiwan region, allowing for smooth access to WHO health information. Health experts from the Taiwan region also participate in WHO technical activities in their personal capacities. Last year, 21 groups of health experts from the Taiwan region engaged in such activities, according to Chen.
Chen highlighted that the vast majority of countries reaffirm their commitment to UNGA Resolution 2758, firmly supporting the one-China principle and opposing the Taiwan region’s participation in the WHA.
UNGA Resolution 2758, passed on October 25, 1971, restored the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations and recognized its government as the only legitimate representative of China.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reiterated during a press briefing that “Taiwan is a province of China,” affirming the UN’s adherence to the relevant resolutions adopted in 1971.
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Chinese envoy: WHO's rejection proves 'Taiwan independence' a dead end
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