New York Post
Date: May 12, 2020
By: Emily Jacobs

The US Senate unanimously approved a bill on Monday calling on the State Department to develop and submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its World Health Organization status and participate in next week’s World Health Assembly.

The legislation, co-sponsored by Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Iowa) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), also calls on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to report to Congress any actions taken by the US to boost Taiwan’s global relationships diplomatically.

The bill’s passage comes following a considerable lobbying campaign waged by Taipei in an effort to be included at the WHA.

Taiwan had ramped up its diplomatic efforts in the wake of the novel coronavirus as its rival China faced considerable scrutiny over its handling of the pandemic, donating face masks, personal protective equipment and medical assistance to other countries.    [FULL  STORY]