The United States and Taiwan on Oct. 22 held a high-level meeting on expanding the island’s participation at the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations, days before Beijing is due to mark the 50th anniversary of its representing China at the global body. The U.S. State Department, in a statement released on Oct. 23. said that Friday’s virtual meeting with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs focused on “supporting Taiwan’s ability to participate meaningfully at the UN.” “US participants reiterated the US commitment to Taiwan’s meaningful participation at the World Health Organization and UN framework convention on climate change and discussed ways to highlight Taiwan’s ability to contribute to efforts on a wide range of issues,” read the statement. Taiwan, using the official name of the Republic of China, withdrew from the UN on Oct. 25, 1971, when it was voted out as representative of China in favor of the …
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