To raise awareness of Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly (WHA) and to show support for its inclusion, the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Australia Junior Chapter (TCCAJC) incorporated a segment on Taiwan’s WHA participation during its “SPEED NETWORKING” event held on May 4, 2025, at Darling Harbour in Sydney.
Director May Chiang of the Culture Centre of OCAC in Sydney attended the event and delivered remarks. She praised the efforts of the Junior Chapter in uniting young Taiwanese professionals and emphasized the importance of empowering youth voices in global affairs. She noted that Taiwan has been excluded from the WHA as an observer for nine consecutive years, which not only undermines the integrity of the global health system but also contradicts the inclusive spirit of international cooperation.
Director Chiang highlighted Taiwan’s well-developed public health infrastructure and its active contributions to international medical and humanitarian efforts. She affirmed Taiwan’s ability and willingness to support global health, echoing the message: “Taiwan can help, and Taiwan is helping.” She also encouraged the overseas Taiwanese community to continue raising their voices in support of Taiwan’s participation in the WHO and WHA.
The event brought together around 50 young professionals from various industries, many of whom expressed strong support for Taiwan’s international recognition in the health arena. Participants shared concerns that Taiwan’s continued exclusion is unfair and poses a risk to comprehensive global disease prevention and response efforts.
Beyond networking, the event successfully deepened engagement with global public health issues among overseas youth. TCCAJC President Andy Lin stated that the organization would continue to host diverse events that inspire young leaders to participate in international discussions and speak up for Taiwan on the global stage.
