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 formed in the United States in December 2000. It holds its annual meeting in Taiwan.
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 Washington, D.C.,[1] the purpose of which is:
From March 17 to 18, 2001, the first meeting of the World Taiwanese Congress was held in Taipei. President Chen Shui-bian 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.