Chinese side decides not to approve Taiwan region's attendance at WHA due to DPP's separatist stance: FM
Global Times
By Global Times Published: May 15, 2025 04:39 PM
Asked to comment on media inquiries on Taiwan region has not received an invitation to the WHA's 78th annual assembly scheduled to open on May 19, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday Chinese side's position on the participation of China's Taiwan region in international organizations, including the WHO, is consistent and clear — it must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.
This principle is affirmed by UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1. Without the approval of the central government, there is no basis, reason, or right for the island of Taiwan to participate in the WHA, Lin said,
Due to the DPP authorities' stubborn adherence to a separatist "Taiwan independence" stance, the political foundation for the Taiwan region's participation in the WHA no longer exists, Lin said.
In order to uphold the one-China principle and defend the seriousness and authority of relevant resolutions of the UNGA and the WHA, Chinese side has decided not to approve the Taiwan region's attendance at this year's WHA, said Lin.
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