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Office of the Spokesman
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May 10, 2002
Taken Questions from May 10, 2002 Daily Press Briefing

Taiwan: Observer Status at the World Health Organization

Question:  What is the U.S. position on Taiwan observership in the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Answer:  We support the goal of Taiwan's participation in the work of the World Health Organization (WHO), including observership, and have long worked closely with Taiwan authorities to advance that objective.

We have urged the WHO and its members to find appropriate ways for Taiwan to participate, including observership.  We will continue to do so.

Question:  Has the State Department responded to a recent letter from Congress on this issue

Answer:  We have received letters from a number of senators and congressmen and are in the process of replying.


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