Hey there, amigos! 🌎 Big news from Geneva: the World Health Organization (WHO) just decided not to invite Taiwan region to its annual assembly. According to Chen Xu, China's envoy to the UN in Geneva, this move shows that seeking \\"Taiwan independence\\" is a dead end. 🚫
The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of WHO, turned down a proposal on Taiwan region's participation for the eighth year in a row. Chen Xu emphasized that any attempts to undermine the one-China principle are destined to fail.
He pointed out that the issue of Taiwan region's participation must be handled under the one-China principle, as endorsed by UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1. 📝
Chen Xu mentioned that the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan region have been sticking to a separatist stance, which undermines the political basis for their participation in the WHA. But he also noted that the Chinese central government has made sure the Taiwan region can still participate in global health affairs. 🌐
For instance, there's an International Health Regulations Contact Point in the Taiwan region, allowing them to access WHO health information smoothly. Plus, health experts from the Taiwan region have joined WHO technical activities in their personal capacities—21 batches of them last year alone! 💉
Most countries around the world support the one-China principle and oppose Taiwan region's participation in the WHA, Chen said. This reflects the international commitment to UNGA Resolution 2758, which recognized the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate representative of China in the UN back in 1971. 📜
Even UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reiterated that Taiwan is a province of China, stating that the UN abides by the relevant resolutions. 🗣️
So, what's the takeaway? The WHO's decision highlights the global consensus on the one-China principle, and as Chen Xu put it, seeking \\"Taiwan independence\\" is like hitting a dead-end street. 🚧
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Chinese envoy: WHO's rejection proves 'Taiwan independence' a dead end
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