A Chinese envoy to the United Nations has stated that the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision not to invite the Taiwan region to its annual assembly in Geneva underscores that the pursuit of \"Taiwan independence\" is a futile effort.
In a statement released on Monday, Chen Xu, the permanent representative of the Chinese mainland to the UN Office in Geneva, emphasized that China's stance on Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) remains unwavering and clear. He highlighted that the issue must be addressed under the one-China principle, a fundamental guideline endorsed by UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1.
Chen pointed out that the Democratic Progressive Party authorities have persistently adhered to a separatist agenda, eliminating the political foundation necessary for the Taiwan region's inclusion in the assembly. He further noted that the Chinese central government has facilitated Taiwan's involvement in global health affairs through appropriate channels aligned with the one-China principle.
Specifically, an International Health Regulations Contact Point in the Taiwan region allows for seamless access to WHO health information. Additionally, health experts from the Taiwan region have been participating in WHO technical activities in their personal capacities, with 21 batches of experts engaging over the past year.
Chen also emphasized that the majority of the international community supports UNGA Resolution 2758, reaffirming the one-China principle and opposing Taiwan's participation in the WHA. This resolution, passed on October 25, 1971, recognized the representatives of the Chinese mainland as the only legitimate delegates of China to the United Nations.
Supporting this stance, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reiterated on Thursday that Taiwan is a province of China, affirming that the UN adheres to the resolution adopted by the UNGA in 1971.
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Chinese envoy: WHO's rejection proves 'Taiwan independence' a dead end
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