World Taiwanese Congress

The World Taiwanese Congress (Chinese: 世界台灣人大會) is an annual meeting for organizations promoting formal Taiwanese independence. The organization was made in the United States of America in December 2000, and is also based in the United States. It holds its annual meeting in Taiwan.

Flag of Taiwan made by the World Taiwanese Congress(WTC); it is also very commonly used by Taiwan independence supporters.

History

In September 2000, the "National Taiwanese Stand Up Movement" (Say Yes to Taiwan) was established in Taiwan. In December 2000, the Global Taiwanese Association jointly established the World Taiwanese Congress in the District of Columbia,[1] the purpose of which is:

  1. Carry forward the spirit of Taiwan and unite the strength of Taiwanese around the world
  2. Safeguard Taiwan's sovereignty, independence and national security
  3. Promote people-to-people diplomacy to enhance Taiwan's international status
  4. Promote Taiwan's accession to the United Nations and other international organizations.[2]

From March 17 to 18, 2001, the first meeting of the World Taiwanese Congress was held in Taipei. President Chen Shui-bian of the Republic of China delivered a speech in person.[3] On March 18, 2001, the World Taiwanese Congress and the National Taiwanese Stand Up Movement jointly held a "Love Taiwan, Love Unity" parade.

Taiwanese domestic members

Overseas member organizations

References
  1. Admin1 (2017-03-09). "78. World Taiwanese Congress 世界台灣人大會". History of Taiwanese American (T.A. Archives) 台美史料中心. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  2. "三一八疼台灣愛團結". 2020-08-13. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13.
  3. "首屆世界台灣人大會 - 華視新聞網". 2020-10-03. Archived from the original on 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2022-08-07.


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