Madame Chairperson, distinguished Ministers, and fellow delegates,

The Taiwan-related proposal tabled by a few countries has severely interrupted the normal order of the Assembly, undermined unity among Member States, wasted a lot of time and resources, and is opposed by the majority of Member States. Such situation should not continue any more. The Chinese Government is ready to make efforts to promote technical exchanges between health professionals from Taiwan and WHO. We hope that the Taiwan authorities will proceed from the health interests of 23 million Taiwan people and make positive response to our acts of good will. We hope those few countries will abide by the UN Charter and norms of international law, respect the provisions of the Constitution of WHO, and no longer put forward such proposals aimed at splitting China and sabotaging cross-Straits cooperation. I strongly appeal to all the delegates here to understand and support the Chinese government?s position, give unanimous support to the recommendation made by the General Committee, and oppose the inclusion of the Taiwan-related proposal in the provisional agenda of this Assembly.

Thank you, Madame Chairperson.