Australia’s Foreign Affairs Department Supports Taiwan’s Involvement in WHO

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Department Supports Taiwan’s Involvement in WHO
Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung looks on during a interview with AFP in Geneva on May 21, 2017. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) supports Taiwan’s involvement in the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an “observer” in line with Australia’s “one-China policy.”

DFAT’s support comes after Taiwan Health Minister Chen Shih-chung sent an email to media outlets globally calling on the WHO to include the nation as part of a global effort to contain the virus.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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