The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday decided not to include in its agenda a so-called proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. In response to the 78th WHA's decision on certain countries' so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer," Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, stated in his speech at the assembly that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25.1 have long since resolved the issue of China's representation, including Taiwan, in a comprehensive and conclusive manner. He said that the WHA has, for consecutive years, rejected so-called Taiwan-related proposals, thereby upholding the authority of the UN and the post-war international order. Facts have proven that the path of Taiwan separatism is a dead end, he added. The WHA is typically held every May in Geneva. Its main responsibilities include setting organizational policies and reviewing and approving the program budget. This year's Assembly is scheduled to conclude on May 27. Shotlist: Geneva, Switzerland - May 19, 2025: 1. Various of 78th World Health Assembly in progress; participants; Chinese Permanent Representative to United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland Chen Xu speaking; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Chen Xu, Chinese Permanent Representative to United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland: "The 1943 Cairo Declaration clearly stated that all the territories Japan has stolen from China, including Taiwan, shall be restored to China, which was reaffirmed in the 1945 Potsdam Proclamation. In the 1970s, United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25.1 explicitly recognized the representatives of the Government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations."; FILE: Geneva, Switzerland - Date Unknown 3. Flags at entrance to Palace of Nations; Geneva, Switzerland - May 19, 2025 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Chen Xu, Chinese Permanent Representative to United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland: "The decision of this year's WHA sends a strong signal: Upholding the one-China principle reflects the will of the people and the trend of the times. It is a powerful rebuttal to the Taiwan authorities and the political manipulation by a few countries. For years, under the one-China principle, the Chinese central government has made proper arrangements for Taiwan's participation in global health affairs. Taiwan experts have full access to global health information and can share local experiences and practices externally. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' so-called claim of a 'gap in [global] anti-epidemic efforts' is nothing but a politically-driven lie, aimed at using health as a pretext to seek separatism."; FILE: Geneva, Switzerland - Date Unknown 5. Various of flags at entrance to Palace of Nations; Chinese national flag. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]