Despite China's objections, Taiwan to be invited to WHO meeting

GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) has received a proposal by 13 member states requesting that Taiwan be allowed to join a major health assembly next week as an observer.

At a press briefing, WHO Principal Legal Officer Steve Solomon said, "Thirteen member states have proposed a new item, a supplementary item, called Inviting Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly as an observer