WHA Rejects Taiwan's Participation; Medical Alliance Says China Is the 'Order Disruptor'

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The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) once again rejected a proposal to invite Taiwan as an observer, due to opposition from China. In response, the Taiwan Medical Alliance Foundation issued a statement refuting China's "Three-Stage Theory of One China" presented at the assembly, emphasizing that Taiwan is an independent, sovereign state with a democratically elected government. The foundation's CEO, Lin Shih-chia, pointed out that China is the true "order disruptor" seeking to change the cross-strait status quo. The statement also highlighted Taiwan's achievements in public health, healthcare, and smart medicine, stressing that as the "chip island," Taiwan is a key driver in the development of global smart health.