Tedros’ job could hinge on Taiwan’s WHA roleBy Chen Yung-chang 陳永昌The 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) meeting is scheduled to take place from May 22 to 28, a meeting at which Taiwan’s return as an observer is becoming increasingly possible. This shows that Washington continues to pursue Taiwan’s interests, and that there remains a chance for Taiwan to attend the WHA meeting, despite not having yet received an invitation. This fact is important especially now, given that attendees at the upcoming WHA meeting are to vote to determine whether Tedros should receive a second five-year term. The growing distance between Tedros and China was suggested when Beijing did not indicate support for Tedros’ reappointment. Whether Tedros continues to be Beijing’s pawn or sides with the West could determine whether Taiwan attends next month’s WHA meeting.

Source: Taipei Times April 23, 2022 22:18 UTC