US calls on UN member states to support Taiwan participation
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all United Nations member states to support Taipei’s ‘robust, meaningful participation throughout the UN system’
- He also described the island a ‘democratic success story’ but reiterated that Washington retains a one-China policy
“Taiwan has not been permitted to contribute to UN efforts,” Blinken said in a statement. “We encourage all UN member states to join us in supporting Taiwan’s robust, meaningful participation throughout the UN system and in the international community.”
Blinken pointed to Taiwan’s exclusion from meetings associated with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Health Organization.
“Taiwan has become a democratic success story,” Blinken said. “We are among the many UN member states who view Taiwan as a valued partner and trusted friend.”
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Blinken’s statement reiterates long-standing US policy but comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, with Beijing earlier this month making a record number of incursions near the island.