Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’
Taiwan Withdraws from WTO Ministerial Conference Over Designation Dispute
Taiwan Withdraws from WTO Ministerial Conference Over Designation Dispute
The 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, scheduled for March 26-29 in Yaoundé, will proceed without the participation of Taiwan’s delegation. The decision follows a dispute with the host nation, Cameroon, regarding the designation of Taiwan on official documents.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal protest after Cameroon described Taiwan as "Taiwan, Province of China" on visa documents. This designation is rejected by Taiwan, which views it as undermining its status and dignity.
Taiwan Withdraws from WTO Ministerial Conference Over Designation Dispute The 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, scheduled for March 26-29 in Yaoundé, will proceed without the participation of Taiwan’s delegation.
Since 2002, Taiwan has been a WTO member under the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei)." However, the one-China principle advocated by Beijing affects its international designation.
China’s Foreign Ministry maintains that Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China" and insists that participation in international organizations adhere to the one-China policy. The ministry accused Taiwan's authorities of political manipulation and stated that efforts for formal independence would not succeed.
The WTO has not commented on this development.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
