Taiwan’s outstanding epidemic preparedness from last year, paired with its ability to meet the needs of the global supply chain, demonstrates that “Taiwan can help and is ready to help,” the Southern Californian groups said. Photo courtesy of the Taiwanese American Center of Northern California via CNA“Now is the time for the UN to accept Taiwan and for Taiwan to make a contribution,” they added. Taiwan is a force for good in the world, TECO in Los Angeles Director-General Louis Huang (黃敏境) said. “Not only does Taiwan need the UN, but the UN needs Taiwan, too,” the groups said, adding that the nation’s excellence in technology, healthcare and soft power, as well as its global trade status, can help the global organization. Representatives from eight Taiwanese expat community organizations in Northern California on Saturday issued a similar call at a news conference in San Jose.

Source: Taipei Times September 12, 2021 15:56 UTC