Hundreds march in New York to ‘keep Taiwan free’

Over 500 people marched in New York on Saturday to support Taiwan’s inclusion in the United Nations, up from last year’s 300.

Beginning at the Chinese Consulate in midtown Manhattan and ending at the New York Public Library, the march coincided with the 79th U.N. General Assembly and was led by Taiwanese legislators Ngalim Tiunn (Democratic Progressive Party) and Wu Chun-cheng (Taiwan People’s Party). Participants chanted slogans such as “Keep Taiwan Free” and “U.N. for Taiwan.”

Tom Chih-chiang Lee, director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, stressed the need to correct misconceptions about U.N. Resolution 2758, which recognizes the People’s Republic of China but does not resolve Taiwan’s status. The rally highlighted Taiwan’s contributions to global development, with growing international support, including recent motions from Australia and the Netherlands backing Taiwan’s bid.