World order needs to bring Taiwan in from cold

The Australian
Date: September 2, 2019
By Jaushieh Joseph Wu

resident Tsai Ing-wen of the ­Republic of China (Taiwan) transited in July through New York — an icon of diversity and freedom, and home to the UN — as a prelude to her state visit to Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Caribbean.

While meeting the envoys to the UN of Taiwan’s allies, Ms Tsai reiterated that Taiwan’s 23 million people have the right to participate in the UN system. She also emphasised that Taiwan is committed to joining hands with global partners to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals to forge the world we want, and the future we need.

Taiwan, a full-fledged democracy, has made considerable progress in fulfilling the SDGs and has provided assistance to countries in need. Nevertheless, it continues to be barred from participating in related meetings, mechanisms and activities due to political interference. Taiwan is willing and ready to share its success story and contribute further to the collective effort to achieve the SDGs.
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