Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s exclusion from the upcoming World Health Assembly would harm the global response to the coronavirus pandemic and cannot be excused by mere rules of procedure, the island’s health minister said Wednesday. Chen said he acknowledged that U.N. member states would have to approve Taiwan taking part at the World Health Assembly, to be held in in Geneva beginning on May 17. “They destroyed a political basis for the involvement in WHO’s activities.” Beijing’s Communist leadership has increasingly shut Taiwan out of gatherings such as the World Health Assembly as part of a diplomatic and military drive to force Taiwan’s independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen to recognize the self-governing island democracy as a part of China. “I want to call upon all nations, including those in Europe, to support Taiwan’s participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly and in other relevant United Nations venues.

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Taiwan wants to join the IMF to get financial protection from China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan wants to join the IMF to get financial protection from China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Taiwan's membership at the IMF …

Pacific leaders’ summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
4 months, 1 week ago

Pacific leaders’ summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord

Associated Press  

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Turmoil over China’s push for influence in the South Pacific has overshadowed the region’s most important diplomatic summit after a Pacific island leader apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement, at Beijing’s behest. The Pacific Islands Forum — a group of 18 island nations, plus Australia and New …

New rules put 'Taiwan separatists' on final notice
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New rules put 'Taiwan separatists' on final notice

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. The guidelines, which use the term "diehard" for clarification, have provisions for trial in absentia, come against the backdrop of escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, triggered by intensified separatist activities on Taiwan island, especially since the island's new administrative chief Lai Ching-te assumed office on May …

New rules put 'Taiwan separatists' on final notice
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New rules put 'Taiwan separatists' on final notice

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. The guidelines, which use the term "diehard" for clarification, have provisions for trial in absentia, come against the backdrop of escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, triggered by intensified separatist activities on Taiwan island, especially since the island's new administrative chief Lai Ching-te assumed office on May …

Commitment to one-China principle unshakable
7 months, 1 week ago

Commitment to one-China principle unshakable

China Daily  

Delegates attend the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. The World Health Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, has not included on its agenda a proposal that Taiwan be allowed to participate in the annual assembly as an observer. Both United Nations General …

Representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again
7 months, 1 week ago

Representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again

China Daily  

Delegates attend the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. GENEVA -- Representatives from Kiribati, Nicaragua and Guinea-Bissau expressed their support for the 77th World Health Assembly 's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal once again. The WHA, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, decided not …

Chinese FM spokesperson comments on 77th WHA rejecting proposal on Taiwan
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese FM spokesperson comments on 77th WHA rejecting proposal on Taiwan

China Daily  

Delegates attend the 77th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. BEIJING -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday made remarks regarding that the 77th World Health Assembly rejected the so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer" submitted by certain countries. Taiwan's …

WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
7 months, 1 week ago

WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly

The Hindu  

Member states of the World Health Organization on May 27 decided not to invite Taiwan to the organisation’s annual assembly in Geneva, after China appealed for it to remain sidelined. Taiwan attended the WHO’s World Health Assembly as an observer from 2009 to 2016 under the administration of then-President Ma Ying-jeou, who signed landmark trade and tourism agreements with China. …

International community supports China's objection to Taiwan region participation in WHA
7 months, 2 weeks ago

International community supports China's objection to Taiwan region participation in WHA

China Daily  

The overwhelming majority of the international community has expressed their opposition to the Taiwan region's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, said a Chinese representative on Saturday. China has decided not to approve the Taiwan region's participation in this year's WHA, which is set to be held in Geneva from …

FM: Attempt to play 'Taiwan card' doomed to fail
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FM: Attempt to play 'Taiwan card' doomed to fail

China Daily  

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. The Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China's decision of not letting its Taiwan region participate in the World Health Assembly has received wide support and understanding from the international community and any attempt to challenge the one-China principle will not succeed. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin blasted the claim as a political lie, saying …

Mainland warns against 'Taiwan independence' efforts at WHA
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mainland warns against 'Taiwan independence' efforts at WHA

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. The Chinese mainland reiterated its stance on Taiwan's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly, emphasizing the importance of the "one-China" principle. He pointed out Taiwan's past observer status at the WHA under the name "Chinese Taipei" from 2009 to 2016, facilitated through cross-Strait talks based on the 1992 Consensus. However, Chen condemned the …

Mainland warns against 'Taiwan independence' efforts at WHA
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mainland warns against 'Taiwan independence' efforts at WHA

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. The Chinese mainland reiterated its stance on Taiwan's participation in the upcoming World Health Assembly, emphasizing the importance of the "one-China" principle. He pointed out Taiwan's past observer status at the WHA under the name "Chinese Taipei" from 2009 to 2016, facilitated through cross-Strait talks based on the 1992 Consensus. However, Chen condemned the …

US should immediately stop indulging separatist activities in Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

US should immediately stop indulging separatist activities in Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. The United States should immediately stop using the upcoming World Health Assembly to hype up the Taiwan question, continuing to indulge separatist activities that support "Taiwan independence", said Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent statement …

Taiwan has no right to join UN: Chinese spokesperson
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan has no right to join UN: Chinese spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday reiterated that Taiwan has no basis, reason or right to join the UN or other international organizations that require statehood. It was reported that the Taiwan authorities listed "four appeals" on Taiwan's UN participation and claimed that they would invite "diplomatic allies" to submit a joint letter to the UN Secretary-General …

EU legislators make historic visit to Taiwan amid China concerns
3 years, 2 months ago

EU legislators make historic visit to Taiwan amid China concerns

Al Jazeera  

Visit comes amid concerns in the EU over alleged attempts by China to influence European politics and sow misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the seven-member group on Wednesday, describing it as the “first official delegation dispatched by the European Parliament to Taiwan in history, which is of great significance”. In a statement before his …

Why the World Must Welcome and Facilitate Taiwan’s Entry into United Nations
3 years, 2 months ago

Why the World Must Welcome and Facilitate Taiwan’s Entry into United Nations

News 18  

Four events recently highlighted the issue of Taiwan’s entry into the United Nations. The third is United States President Joe Biden’s recent statement on “rock solid” commitment to Taiwan security. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken went further and said on October 26 that “we encourage all UN Member States to join us in supporting Taiwan’s robust, meaningful participation throughout …

Taiwan and the UN: On the Outside Looking in
3 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan and the UN: On the Outside Looking in

The Diplomat  

On October 25, 1971, the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Resolution 2758 by a vote of 76 to 35. ROC Foreign Minister Chou Shu-kai, who led his government’s delegation to that pivotal UNGA session in October 1971, argued that “my country had earned its place in the United Nations by virtue of its contribution …

US sends 2.5 million COVID vaccines to Taiwan
3 years, 6 months ago

US sends 2.5 million COVID vaccines to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Delivery more than triples Washington’s previous allocation of shots for the island, amid simmering US-China tensions. The United States has announced that 2.5 million COVID vaccine doses were on their way to Taiwan, more than tripling Washington’s previous allocation of shots for the island, which has faced increasing political and military pressure from China. Our donation of 2.5 million vaccine …

Chinese state media blasts US for taking Covid shots to Taiwan on a military plane
3 years, 7 months ago

Chinese state media blasts US for taking Covid shots to Taiwan on a military plane

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A state-run newspaper in China took aim at three US …

US senators promise vaccines for Taiwan amid China row
3 years, 7 months ago

US senators promise vaccines for Taiwan amid China row

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S. will give Taiwan 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, part of President Joe Biden’s move to share tens of millions of jabs globally, three American senators said Sunday, after the self-ruled island complained that China is hindering its efforts to secure vaccines as it battles an outbreak. “We will be by your side to make sure …

US to donate 750,000 COVID jabs to Taiwan amid China row
3 years, 7 months ago

US to donate 750,000 COVID jabs to Taiwan amid China row

Al Jazeera  

US donation comes after Taiwan accused China of trying to block the island from accessing vaccines internationally. The United States will give Taiwan 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, as part of the country’s plan to share millions of jabs globally, a delegation of US senators have announced, after Taipei complained that China was hindering its efforts to access the injections. …

We need Taiwan as observer at WHA and Covid investigation, says US
3 years, 7 months ago

We need Taiwan as observer at WHA and Covid investigation, says US

Hindustan Times  

Addressing the 74th World Health Assembly on Tuesday United States secretary of health and human services Xavier Becerra said the world leaders must do more to understand the current pandemic and look forward toward detecting, preparing, and responding to future biological threats. United States secretary of health and human services Xavier Becerra stressed the need for developing surge capacity for …

Taiwan holds out hope for seat at World Health Assembly meeting
3 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan holds out hope for seat at World Health Assembly meeting

Al Jazeera  

Five years after it was excluded, self-ruled island claimed by China has found new friends in campaign to attend health body as an observer. #LetTaiwanHelp Yeh Ching-chuan, who attended the WHA in 2009 as an observer when he was minister of health, says that at that time Taiwan was able to bring approximately 15 experts to attend scientific sessions and …

Taiwan’s COVID-19 Triumph
3 years, 10 months ago

Taiwan’s COVID-19 Triumph

The Diplomat  

Few imagined at its start that 2020 would be defined by a pandemic. Even the KMT, resentful of how Tsai’s COVID-19 response has made her a political rock star and incredibly popular in Taiwan, have neither argued against wearing masks in public nor encouraged people to question the CECC’s quarantine and social distancing programs. Maintaining Taiwan’s minimal exposure to COVID-19 …

Why the international community and UN must embrace Taiwan
4 years, 4 months ago

Why the international community and UN must embrace Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

In 2020, the world has been hit by an unprecedented public health crisis, with the effects of Covid-19 being felt across every aspect of people’s lives. This has all come in no small part due to Taiwan’s quick response measures, including the establishment of a Central Epidemic Command Centre, the implementation of stringent border controls and quarantine procedures, and transparent …

US health secretary Alex Azar praises Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in 'breakthrough' meeting
4 years, 5 months ago

US health secretary Alex Azar praises Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in 'breakthrough' meeting

The Telegraph  

The United States’ top health official praised Taiwan’s democracy and response to the coronavirus pandemic during a visit to Taipei on Monday that signals the island’s growing strategic importance to Washington as relations deteriorate with Beijing. Alex Azar, the US health secretary, is the highest ranking official to visit Taiwan since Washington severed official ties with Taipei in 1979 and …

US Health Secretary Alex Azar to visit Taiwan soon; move likely to worsen friction with China for Washington, Taipei
4 years, 5 months ago

US Health Secretary Alex Azar to visit Taiwan soon; move likely to worsen friction with China for Washington, Taipei

Firstpost  

Azar’s will be the highest-level visit by a US Cabinet official since the break in diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei in 1979 Taipei: The US says Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will visit Taiwan in coming days in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei …

Scapegoating China
4 years, 7 months ago

Scapegoating China

The Hindu  

IT has been apparent for some time now that the Donald Trump administration, in order to cover up for its failure to effectively combat the COVID-19 pandemic, is going all out to target China, where the first cases were detected. Trump announced in the last week of April that his administration was conducting “serious investigations” into Beijing’s handling of the …

Fact-Checking And Assessing Trump's Letter Of Rebuke To WHO
4 years, 7 months ago

Fact-Checking And Assessing Trump's Letter Of Rebuke To WHO

NPR  

Fact-Checking And Assessing Trump's Letter Of Rebuke To WHO Enlarge this image toggle caption @realDonaldTrump / Twitter screengrab by NPR @realDonaldTrump / Twitter screengrab by NPR As the world seeks to join together to bring the novel coronavirus under control, President Trump has sent a letter to the World Health Organization threatening that the U.S. will halt all funding and …

China backs WHO probe into pandemic's origin with conditions, blocks Taiwan's presence at WHA
4 years, 7 months ago

China backs WHO probe into pandemic's origin with conditions, blocks Taiwan's presence at WHA

India Today  

First day of the 73rd World Health Assembly was straight out of the Chinese template - look like you agree and place conditions to make forward movement impossible. So, I will initiate an independent evaluation at the earliest appropriate moment to review experience gained and lessons learned, and to make recommendations to improve national and global pandemic preparedness and response," …

What the WHA is and why it could be very important for an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

What the WHA is and why it could be very important for an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

As the coronavirus pandemic continues a dominate global politics, another health entity has entered the discussion. The WHA meeting will consider a motion, drafted by the European Union, calling for an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" of the "international health response to COVID-19". Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of …

Taiwan’s success in fighting coronavirus has bolstered its global standing. This has infuriated Beijing
4 years, 7 months ago

Taiwan’s success in fighting coronavirus has bolstered its global standing. This has infuriated Beijing

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — While many governments struggled to contain the spread of coronavirus, Taiwan appeared to have it largely under control. SAM YEH/AFP/AFP via Getty Images ‘Taiwan can help’ As China moved to help countries by donating personal protective equipment and other medical supplies, questions have been raised as to the motives behind its so-called “mask diplomacy.” In March, …

China rebuts Taiwan on WHO participation
4 years, 7 months ago

China rebuts Taiwan on WHO participation

The Hindu  

China opposed any move by Taiwan to use the COVID-19 pandemic as a “pretext” to seek independence, its Embassy in New Delhi said on Thursday. Taiwan was looking to “hype up Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organisation ” while “their real intention is to solicit foreign support and seek independence under the pretext of the pandemic”, the Chinese Embassy …

Coronavirus | Taiwan is eager to work with India to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, says Foreign Minister Joseph Wu
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Taiwan is eager to work with India to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, says Foreign Minister Joseph Wu

The Hindu  

Taiwan has proposed a regular communication channel with India to link up medical agencies to better cooperate in the fight against COVID-19, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told The Hindu in an exclusive interview on May 13. He said Taiwan’s sharing of information on COVID-19 with countries had been limited by its arrangement with the World Health Organisation. Taiwan’s physicians shared …

India caught in U.S.-China spat over Taiwan’s status at WHO
4 years, 7 months ago

India caught in U.S.-China spat over Taiwan’s status at WHO

The Hindu  

As tensions between the U.S. and China rise over the novel coronavirus pandemic, India, which is set to take over as the next Chairperson of the World Health Organisation’s decision-making executive body in May, is faced with a major choice on whether to support a U.S. move to reinstate Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly or to China’s …

New Zealand to stick with Taiwan support despite China rebuke
4 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand to stick with Taiwan support despite China rebuke

Al Jazeera  

Country says will stand by Taiwan on coronavirus because of its ‘tremendous success’ in dealing with the outbreak. New Zealand’s foreign minister on Tuesday said the country had to stand up for itself after China warned its backing of Taiwan’s participation at the World Health Organization could damage bilateral ties. “We have got to stand up for ourselves,” Winston Peters, …

Taiwan participation in int'l organizations' events must be under one-China principle: mainland official
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan participation in int'l organizations' events must be under one-China principle: mainland official

China Daily  

File photo: the city view of Taipei. BEIJING - One-China principle must be observed when handling affairs related to Taiwan's participation in events of international organizations, including the World Health Organization, said a mainland official Thursday. The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations formed by sovereign states and it observes UN General Assembly resolutions, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman …

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s exclusion from the upcoming World Health Assembly would harm the global response to the coronavirus pandemic and cannot be excused by mere rules of procedure, the island’s health minister said on Wednesday. At a news conference, Chen Shih-chung said that global health officials “have not been honest and failed in their responsibilities,” in an apparent reference to the U.N. …

Taiwan yet to receive COVID-19 meeting invitation, reigniting allegations WHO kowtowing to China
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan yet to receive COVID-19 meeting invitation, reigniting allegations WHO kowtowing to China

ABC  

Taiwan has "not yet" received an invitation to a meeting this month of the World Health Organization's decision-making body, the World Health Assembly, the Government said on Monday. Key points: Taiwan is excluded from WHO membership due to China's objections Taiwan is excluded from WHO membership due to China's objections Taiwan is praised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic …

China, U.S. spar over Taiwan
4 years, 8 months ago

China, U.S. spar over Taiwan

The Hindu  

China has condemned a U.S. tweet backing Taiwan’s push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Taiwan's coronavirus protocol shows how it is done Beijing’s diplomatic mission to the UN expressed “strong outrage and firm opposition” to a message on Friday by the United States calling …

Taiwan’s coronavirus protocol shows how it is done
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan’s coronavirus protocol shows how it is done

The Hindu  

The threat of emerging infectious diseases to global health and the economy, trade, and tourism has never abated. In response to the threat of the COVID-19 epidemic, Taiwan has implemented dynamic plans concerning border quarantine measures, including onboard quarantine, fever screening, health declarations, and a 14-day home quarantine for passengers arriving from nations it has listed under the Level 3 …

Taiwan rejoining World Health Organization still backed by Australia in diplomatically risky move
4 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan rejoining World Health Organization still backed by Australia in diplomatically risky move

ABC  

Australia will continue to back Taiwan's push to return to the World Health Organization, risking a fresh diplomatic stoush with China. Key points: Australia has long supported Taiwan re-joining the WHO as an observer Australia has long supported Taiwan re-joining the WHO as an observer Taiwan was blocked from WHO four years ago Taiwan was blocked from WHO four years …

Taiwan’s coronavirus response is among the best globally
4 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan’s coronavirus response is among the best globally

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — On January 25, as the world was still waking up to the potential danger of the novel coronavirus spreading rapidly out of central China, two governments recorded four new infections within their territory. Well-trained and experienced teams of officials were quick to recognize the crisis and activated emergency management structures to address the emerging outbreak.” In …

As the world grapples with the Wuhan Coronavirus, Taiwan has managed to have things under control despite close proximity to China: Here is how
4 years, 9 months ago

As the world grapples with the Wuhan Coronavirus, Taiwan has managed to have things under control despite close proximity to China: Here is how

Op India  

Taiwan has emerged as a beacon of light in the midst of the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic. “What we learned from Sars was that we need to be very sceptical with data from China,” Chan Chang-chuan, dean of National Taiwan University’s College of Public Health, told The Guardian. Since 2017, Taiwan has not been able to attend the annual World Health …

Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?
55 years ago

Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?

Wired  

As of Wednesday, the nation of Taiwan had recorded 100 cases of Covid-19, a remarkably low number given the island’s proximity to China. With particular attention to the technologically intrusive surveillance-state aspects of Taiwan’s response—notably, its real-time integration of national health care databases with customs and travel records and its use of government-issued cell phones to remotely monitor quarantine orders—we …

World Health Organization under scrutiny as it walks China tightrope over coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

World Health Organization under scrutiny as it walks China tightrope over coronavirus

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Sitting alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was effusive in his praise of the country’s response to the coronavirus crisis. “It brings all of WHO’s work in emergencies together with a common structure across headquarters and all regional offices in order to …

Taiwan accused of pushing separatist agenda
4 years, 11 months ago

Taiwan accused of pushing separatist agenda

China Daily  

A photo taken on July 21, 2019 shows a view of Taipei 101, a landmark of Taipei. The mainland Taiwan affairs authority on Thursday strongly condemned Taiwan authorities for exploiting the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak to promote secessionist ambitions as the island seeks membership in the World Health Organization. The mainland will continue to make arrangements for Taiwan to obtain …

Taiwan's ruling party condemned for using outbreak as secessionist tool
4 years, 11 months ago

Taiwan's ruling party condemned for using outbreak as secessionist tool

China Daily  

Night view of Taipei 101, Taiwan, China. The mainland's Taiwan affairs authority strongly condemned Taiwan's ruling party on Thursday for exploiting the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak to promote its secessionist ambitions and viewing membership of the World Health Organization as recognition of statehood. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Thursday that the Chinese mainland had passed …

Taiwan authority's attempt to use epidemic to seek 'independence' will never succeed: mainland
4 years, 11 months ago

Taiwan authority's attempt to use epidemic to seek 'independence' will never succeed: mainland

China Daily  

A photo taken on July 21, 2019 shows a view of Taipei 101, a landmark of Taipei. BEIJING - The attempt by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authority to use the novel coronavirus outbreak as an excuse to seek "Taiwan independence" will never succeed, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Thursday. While all Chinese people are engaged in the fight …

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