“US Urges WHO to Invite Taiwan as Observer at Annual Meeting Despite China’s Opposition”

The United States encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to be an observer at its annual meeting in Geneva. Between May 21-30, according to confirmation from US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

China, which considers Taiwan a “province” of its own, has been trying to exert its influence since 2017 to block Taiwan from attending the annual WHO meeting as part of its diplomatic campaign to isolate Taipei, which it denies acknowledging its sovereignty.

“Inviting Taiwan to be an observer exemplifies WHO’s commitment to a comprehensive ‘Health for All’ approach to international health cooperation,” Blinken said on May 9, confirming it. Washington’s support for Taiwan’s participation in the WHO meetings does not conflict with the One-China policy that the United States adheres to.

Taiwan’s foreign ministry thanked the United States. for this strong support He added that the deprivation of the island of Taiwan was a matter of “Too unreasonable,” and could also harm global public health cooperation.

source: Reuters