It’s hard to put my appreciation for the people who have made this a reality into words. With the utmost respect to health officials, dedicated frontline workers, and everyday Taiwanese, I am thankful for 200 days without domestic COVID cases. 1/3

But could we do better? Could we have done more? Could Taiwan have played a larger role, been more intrusive, shouted louder, and demanded representation in international organizations that could have prevented the spread of this virus? 2/3

The past is yesterday. But the global political environment, which has prioritized politics over lives, must change. A famous statesman once said, “use what works.” I think it’s high time that the world give a seat at the table to Taiwan. 3/3