Daily News Article - May 1, 2007
1. Name the capitals of China (People's Republic of China) and Taiwan (Republic of China).
2. Who is Jiaushieh Joseph Wu?
3. Why has Taiwan been trying to join the World Health Organization (WHO) for the past 10 years?
4. What is the World Health Organization?
5. According to the WHO, and according to Mr. Wu, why has the WHO rejected Taiwan's appeal for membership?
6. What dangers posed by China are a cause for great concern in Taiwan, according to Mr. Wu?
7. Both the Republic of China, in Taipei, and the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, have long claimed to be the legitimate government of all China, and no nation has diplomatic relations with both. The United Nations does not recognize Taiwan as an independent country and therefore does not allow it to be a member of the U.N.
Should the WHO allow Taiwan to be a member of their organization? Explain your answer.