China's decision not to agree with the Taiwan region's participation in this year's World Health Assembly (WHA) has received extensive support and understanding, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a query about Taiwan's failure to receive an invitation to attend the 78th WHA scheduled to open on May 19.
"China's position on its Taiwan region's participation in international organizations, including the World Health Organization, is consistent and clear. It must be handled following the one-China principle. This is a fundamental principle confirmed by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1. China's Taiwan region, unless given approval by the central government, has no basis, reason or right to participate in the WHA," said Lin.
"The DPP authorities in Taiwan have stubbornly stuck to the separatist position of Taiwan secession, which means that the political foundation for the Taiwan region to participate in the WHA is no longer in existence. To uphold the one-China principle and the sanctity and authority of relevant UNGA and WHA resolutions, China has decided not to approve the Taiwan region of participation in this year's WHA," he said.
In the recent time, the DPP authorities and certain countries have openly tried to reverse history and deliberately distorted and challenged UNGA Resolution 2758, in an attempt to challenge the one-China principle. This not only challenges China's sovereignty and territorial integrity but also questions international justice and prevailing consensus, as well as the post-World War II international order, said Lin.
China's decision not to agree the Taiwan region to participate in this year's WHA has received extensive understanding and support from the international community. This fully indicates that upholding the one-China principle aligns with popular sentiment, reflects the prevailing trend, and embodies righteousness. The commitment of the international community to the one-China principle brooks no challenge and is unshakable, said Lin.
"No matter what the DPP authorities say or do, it cannot change the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China and that Taiwan is part of China. Nor could it stop the inevitable trend of China's ultimate reunification. Taiwan secession is a dead end, and any attempts and provocation aimed at secession are doomed to fail," he said.
China gains extensive support in denying Taiwan's participation in WHA
