STRIVE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE UNITED NATIONS UNDER THE NAME OF TAIWAN
After the Republic of China (Taiwan) withdrew from the United Nations in 1971, there has been no voice from Taiwan within the United Nations. Taiwan has since become an international orphan, not only represented by the unrelated People's Republic of China, but also labeled as "Taiwan, Province of China" within the UN system. Under pressure from China, Taiwan is unable to participate in various field-specific conferences held by the UN. Since 2002, Taiwanese people and Taiwanese expatriates in the United States have initiated "Taiwan Join UN Action Committee" through registering local civil society organizations during the annual UN General Assembly sessions in September. They organize "Taiwan Join UN Outreach Delegation" activities, participating in marches near the UN headquarters in New York or spreading their message through street speeches, aiming to convey Taiwan's desire to join the UN and become a member of the global community. Additionally, through the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), meetings with members of the United States Congress and prominent figures from both parties are arranged, soliciting their support for Taiwan's UN membership.
2023
On September 10, 2023, the Greater New York Taiwanese Associations Federation, in conjunction with the Taiwan Join UN Action Committee, jointly organized the "March For Taiwan" during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling on Taiwanese people and expatriates in the United States to participate. The Federation's director, Zeng Congkai, also served as the leader of the "Taiwan Join UN Outreach Delegation" attending the event. The march started from the Consulate General of China in New York and proceeded along 42nd Street to Times Square, passing Bryant Park before reaching the endpoint at the New York Public Library. Nearly 300 people participated in the march, and at the end, they boarded a boat adorned with a large banner reading "Keep Taiwan Free" and sailed along the East River, near the Statue of Liberty and other busy waterways, to convey their demands. Finally, they sailed past the United Nations headquarters to express their determination.
In addition, the Federation's directors, supervisors, and staff personally visited the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Cultural Center, and the Formosan Association for Public Affairs. They also met with bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Andy Barr, Lisa McClain, Brad Sherman, and others, to express their concern about the legislative progress of the Taiwan International Solidarity Act.
The parade
Flags for Taiwan
NY, Taiwan Union Christian Church
Freedom House visiting
US Congress visiting
