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Epoch Times
18-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
The Global Health Security Needs Taiwan
Commentary Under the international situation of the U.S. raising tariffs and the deadlock of the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire agreement, the U.S. has unprecedentedly criticised the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) misuse of UN Resolution 2758 for the first time in the UN Security Council meeting and stressed that the resolution does not preclude Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN system and other multilateral fora. Last year, the Australian Senate and New South Wales Legislative Council respectively passed motions to refute Beijing's misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758 and support Taiwan's rights to participate in UN agencies and other international organisations. Moreover, Australian Minister for Health Mark Butler, at the 77th World Health Assembly in May 2024, also recognised the importance of working with all partners, including Taiwan. He pointed out that health is a human right shared by all, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, economic status, or ability. Australia not only has a substantial bilateral relationship with Taiwan in various areas but also has long supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations and conferences, which is clearly stated in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's official documents and announcements. Related Stories 5/7/2025 4/15/2025 As the leading nation in health coverage, Taiwan launched the National Health Insurance (NHI) system in 1995. The scheme has reached its 30th year and now covers 99.9 percent of the population. In an annual survey carried out by Numbeo, Taiwan has been ranked first in the Health Care Index category for seven consecutive years. To further promote the health of our people, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te articulated a vision of a healthy Taiwan in 2024. This aims to ensure that people are healthy, the nation is strong, and the world is more ready to embrace Taiwan. In 2021, WHO released the Global Strategy on Digital Health for 2020-2025. Under this plan, the global health body is seeking the development and adoption of person-centric digital health solutions to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases. It is also overseeing the development of infrastructure and applications to use health data to promote health and well-being. Taiwan continues to utilise its prowess in information and communications technology to build effective, high-ROI health systems and services. The NHI cloud facilitates the more efficient exchange of medical records, while the adoption of international standards such as Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources enhances international medical data sharing. What's more, despite facing political challenges, Taiwan has continuously participated in international health affairs and has been dedicated to supporting the global health system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan played a crucial role in sharing supplies, strategies, and experiences, and proved to be a reliable partner of countries worldwide. Separately, Taiwan's success story in implementing universal health coverage offers valuable lessons for countries worldwide. As we continue to share our experiences in universal coverage, financial management, and digital health, we hope to facilitate other nations in reaching the WHO's goal of universal health coverage. In this rapidly changing era, health challenges transcend borders, and global cooperation has become essential to addressing various health crises. However, Taiwan has been prevented from participating in WHO—the foremost global health cooperation body—due to the CCP's continued distortion of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25.1. Neither of these resolutions mentions Taiwan or declares that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China. Therefore, these resolutions have no power to confer upon the PRC any right to represent Taiwan in WHO. In light of this, and to uphold the core UN values of inclusiveness and universality, we urge WHO and all relevant parties to recognise Taiwan's considerable contributions to global public health and the human right to health. It is imperative that WHO adopt a more open-minded approach and demonstrate flexibility, adhering to the principles of professionalism and inclusivity. Taiwan should be included, as a matter of pragmatism, in the World Health Assembly and all WHO meetings, activities, and mechanisms, particularly those concerned with the WHO pandemic agreement. Taiwan earnestly hopes to work with the international community to create a future of borderless healthcare that realises the fundamental human right to health stipulated in the WHO Constitution and the vision of leaving no one behind espoused in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
The Print
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Taiwan launches counter-offensive against China's ‘Legal Warfare' over UN Resolution 2758
On Wednesday, Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority, as per the report in the Taipei Times, referenced UN Resolution 2758 and Mogadishu's compliance with the 'one China' principle when it prohibited individuals from entering or transiting through the African country using Taiwanese passports or other travel documents issued by Taiwan. Taipei [Taiwan] May 5 (ANI): Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, has instructed the initiation of a special project to combat China's 'legal warfare' that misinterprets UN Resolution 2758, according to a foreign affairs official, the Taipei Times reported. The International Air Transport Association's records indicate that holders of Taiwanese passports are barred from entering Somalia or transiting through the country. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its objection to this decision and cautioned Taiwanese citizens against travelling to Somalia or Somali land until the Somalian government retracts the announcement, according to the Taipei Times. During a news conference, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong approval for Somalia's travel ban on Taiwanese passport holders, indicating that this move solidly demonstrates China's influence behind Somalia's actions to restrict Taiwan. In recent years, Beijing has persistently twisted the interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 to diminish Taiwan's presence on the international stage, they reported, mentioning that last year, the South African government used it as justification to evict Taiwan's representative office from Pretoria Despite this, Taiwan has maintained its position firmly, and with support from other democratic nations, the office continues to operate normally to this day, even after two deadlines for relocation have passed, they noted. In response to Somalia's restrictions, Taipei plans to seek assistance from international entities friendly to Taiwan while also striving to counteract China's efforts to diminish Taiwan's international standing, stated the official, according to the Taipei Times. During a UN Security Council meeting last month, a US representative accused China of misapplying the resolution in its endeavours to isolate Taiwan and of distorting other nations' policies, thus limiting their options, as relayed by the ministry official. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Taiwan condemns Somalia travel ban
Taiwan has condemned Somalia for banning travellers with Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through the East African country. The ban took effect on Wednesday following an order issued by Somali aviation authorities last week, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. Somalia is yet to comment on the ban which comes as Taiwan, a self-ruled island claimed by China, boosts ties with Somaliland, which broke away from Somalia 34 years ago, but remains mostly unrecognised internationally. In 2020, Somaliland and Taiwan set up embassies in each other's capitals, angering both China and Somalia. Somalia's civil aviation authority issued a notice to airlines saying that Taiwanese passports "will no longer be valid for entry into or transit through the Federal Republic of Somalia" from 30 April, Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday. Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other "The ministry of foreign affairs has strongly protested Somalia's action made under the instigation of China to restrict the travel freedom and safety of Taiwanese nationals and has demanded that the Somali government immediately revoke the notice," the ministry said. It condemned Somalia's "misinterpretation" of UN Resolution 2758 by linking it with the "one China" principle. The ministry urged Taiwanese against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before Somalia reverses the ban, Taiwanese media reported. Neither Somaliland nor Somalia has commented. China said it "highly appreciates" the ban, calling it a "legitimate measure" that "reflects Somalia's firm adherence to the one-China principle", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told journalists on Wednesday, according to the AFP news agency. Taiwan has its own constitution and holds regular, multiparty elections to choose its own leaders. China insists Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force if necessary to bring the island under its control. Following a diplomatic push by China, Taiwan - officially known as the Republic of China - is only recognised by a handful of countries. Somaliland, which is not recognised by any other sovereign state, unilaterally declared independence from the rest of Somalia in 1991, following the collapse of the dictatorial regime in Somalia led by the late General Mohamed Siad Barre. Somaliland also holds regular elections, while many parts of Somalia are under the control of the al-Shabab militant group, which is linked to al-Qaeda. Somalia sees Somaliland as part of its territory and has condemned Ethiopia for striking a deal with the Somaliland authorities to lease one of its ports. What's behind China-Taiwan tensions? The unrecognised nation where 15-year-olds vote eSwatini - Taiwan's last friend in Africa Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Somalia bans Taiwanese travellers citing 'one China' policy, ministry says
Taiwan has condemned Somalia for banning travellers with Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through the East African country. The ban took effect on Wednesday following an order issued by Somali aviation authorities last week, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. Somalia is yet to comment on the ban which comes as Taiwan, a self-ruled island claimed by China, boosts ties with Somaliland, which broke away from Somalia 34 years ago, but remains mostly unrecognised internationally. In 2020, Somaliland and Taiwan set up embassies in each other's capitals, angering both China and Somalia. Somalia's civil aviation authority issued a notice to airlines saying that Taiwanese passports "will no longer be valid for entry into or transit through the Federal Republic of Somalia" from 30 April, Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement late on and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other"The ministry of foreign affairs has strongly protested Somalia's action made under the instigation of China to restrict the travel freedom and safety of Taiwanese nationals and has demanded that the Somali government immediately revoke the notice," the ministry condemned Somalia's "misinterpretation" of UN Resolution 2758 by linking it with the "one China" ministry urged Taiwanese against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before Somalia reverses the ban, Taiwanese media reported. Neither Somaliland nor Somalia has commented on the matter. Taiwan has its own constitution and holds regular, multiparty elections to choose its own leaders. China insists Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force if necessary to bring the island under its a diplomatic push by China, Taiwan - officially known as the Republic of China - is only recognised by a handful of which is not recognised by any other sovereign state, unilaterally declared independence from the rest of Somalia in 1991, following the collapse of the dictatorial regime in Somalia led by the late General Mohamed Siad also holds regular elections, while many parts of Somalia are under the control of the al-Shabab militant group, which is linked to sees Somaliland as part of its territory and has condemned Ethiopia for striking a deal with the Somaliland authorities to lease one of its ports. You may also be interested in: What's behind China-Taiwan tensions?The unrecognised nation where 15-year-olds voteeSwatini - Taiwan's last friend in Africa Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Business Insider
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Insider
Somalia bans Taiwanese passport holders, citing ‘One China' policy amid diplomatic tensions
Somalia has announced a ban on Taiwan-issued passports from entering, exiting or transiting its territory, citing its commitment to the 'one China' policy and UN Resolution 2758. The decision, made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Somalia on April 22, will go into effect on April 30. The directive effectively blocks Taiwanese passport holders from Somalia's airspace and borders, prompting swift condemnation from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which claims China influenced the move. Taiwan's MOFA criticized the Somali government for what it called its 'erroneous interpretation' of UN Resolution 2758. The ministry said the resolution did not support Beijing's claim that Taiwan is subordinate to China. 'Somalia is acting at China's instigation,' the ministry said, accusing Beijing of pushing its geopolitical agenda through diplomatic pressure. Taiwan also warned its citizens against travelling to Somalia or Somaliland, citing potential restrictions and diplomatic uncertainty. The move further strained Taiwan's relations with countries that align with China's position on sovereignty. Taiwan maintains a diplomatic presence in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia that declared independence in 1991. Although Somaliland is not internationally recognized, it has held several peaceful elections and is often praised for its democratic values. Taiwan's MOFA ministry reiterated support for Somaliland, calling it a like-minded partner committed to democracy and freedom. The MOFA said the Somali government's attempt to control Somaliland's airspace was damaging regional cooperation and undermining diplomatic relations. "This is not just a travel ban, it is a broader attempt to limit international exchanges between democratic partners," the ministry said.
