The Liberty Times Editorial: Taiwan joining the UN a vital taskOn Sept. 22, the UN General Assembly wound up its 78th annual General Debate in New York City, again excluding Taiwan. For this, the US House of Representatives in July passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which states that Resolution 2758 does not apply to Taiwan. Taiwan’s participation has never been more crucial, especially in regard to geopolitical trends in the global community. On behalf of the G7 foreign ministers, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa underscored their collective support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi’s (王毅) absence caused murmurs, with speculation that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still in disarray after former minister Qin Gang’s (秦剛) sudden departure.
