Individuals advocating for Taiwan's cause
In Vancouver, Canada, advocates rallied during the Sun Run, calling for Taiwan's involvement in the World Health Organization (WHO). Their aim was to shed light on Taiwan's exclusion from global health governance, despite its impressive contributions to public health.
With China's stubborn adherence to the One-China principle hindering Taiwan's entry into the WHO, the island nation faces limitations in disseminating expertise and gaining access to vital health data, particularly during crises. The Sun Run served as a stepping stone to generate worldwide backing for Taiwan's inclusion in multilateral organizations, symbolizing wider initiatives to counter China's diplomatic coercion and uphold Taiwan's standing as a responsible global health influencer.
This movement echoes recent U.S. legislative initiatives, such as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which aims to thwart China's endeavors to obstruct Taiwan's international engagement [1,5]. By championing Taiwan's cause, advocates aim to fortify the island's voice in the global health arena, ensuring it can contribute effectively to worldwide health efforts.
- The advocates in Canada aim to run a campaign that highlights Taiwan's involvement in the World Health Organization (WHO), pushing for its inclusion in multilateral organizations beyond the Sun Run.
- Amidst China's persistent adherence to the One-China principle, Taiwan's contribution to science, health-and-wellness, and general news remains limited, particularly during crises.
- The politics surrounding Taiwan's entry into the WHO necessitates advocacy, especially for promoting Taiwan's position as a responsible global health influencer and enhancing its access to vital health data.
- Recent U.S. legislative initiatives, such as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, strive to counter China's diplomatic coercion and bolster Taiwan’s voice in global health and science, advocating for its active participation in worldwide health efforts.
