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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
GENEVA, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Chinese delegation to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) shared China’s latest achievements in health and contributions to global health governance at a press conference on May 17, reaffirming the country’s commitment to building a community of hygiene and health for all mankind.
China adheres to the principle of “people and life come first,” Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission and head of the Chinese delegation, said on Saturday, announcing the implementation of 18 major programs across the country as part of a comprehensive public health strategy, the “Healthy China” initiative.
According to the head of the Chinese delegation, the average life expectancy of the Chinese population increased to 79 years in 2024, and maternal and infant mortality rates reached a historical low.
Lei Haichao stressed that China has been actively participating in global health governance, continuously contributing Chinese wisdom and strength to building a community of health and well-being for all mankind. He said China is firmly committed to multilateralism and firmly supports the central and coordinating role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in global health matters.
Lei Haichao added that China welcomes WHO’s internal reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and better serving Member States, and is willing to participate in this process through financial and personnel support.
Regarding the proposal related to Taiwan, Chen Xu, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, reiterated China’s consistent and clear position at a press conference that Taiwan’s participation in the WHA should be in strict accordance with the one-China principle established by UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and WHA Resolution 25.1.
“We firmly oppose any proposals related to Taiwan,” Chen Xu said. He stressed that in line with the one-China principle, the central government has taken appropriate measures for Taiwan’s participation in global health affairs. Over the past year, 12 experts from Taiwan have been approved to participate in WHO technical activities in 11 teams. Chen Xu noted that any technical exchanges involving Taiwan that are in line with the one-China principle can proceed without hindrance. –0–