Taiwan protests IMF designation, objects to "Taiwan, Province of China" label
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On the 13th, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong protest and dissatisfaction regarding the designation of Taiwan as "Taiwan, Province of China" in the World Economic Outlook report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The issue concerns the latest economic report published by the IMF, in which Taiwan was listed under the name "Taiwan, Province of China," implying that it is a part of China. Taiwanese authorities have strongly criticized this, stating that the designation is factually incorrect and ignores Taiwan's sovereignty.
The Taiwanese government has demanded that the IMF correct the designation immediately. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the use of such incorrect terminology by international organizations not only hurts the feelings of the Taiwanese people but also has the potential to mislead the international community.
This incident has drawn attention as an issue surrounding Taiwan's name in international forums. Taiwan intends to continue demanding that international organizations use the correct designation in the future.
Sources: フォーカス台湾
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