Taiwan vows to continue pursuit of UN membership

Taiwan today pledged to forge ahead with its campaign for United Nations membership, as China celebrated an expected victory after a Taiwanese application to enter the world body was rejected for the 15th straight year.

Taiwan vows to continue pursuit of UN membership

Taiwan today pledged to forge ahead with its campaign for United Nations membership, as China celebrated an expected victory after a Taiwanese application to enter the world body was rejected for the 15th straight year.

A UN General Assembly committee decided last night against placing Taiwan’s application on the Assembly’s agenda after hearing strong opposition from Beijing, which claims the breakaway island as part of its territory.

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