Taiwan is pressing its case for a seat at the international table through a US newspaper op-ed, a modest positive for Taipei's diplomatic push and a fresh irritant for Beijing.

• Taiwan's top diplomat in San Francisco, Wu Chih-hsiang, wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle that UN Resolution 2758 should not be used to shut Taiwan out.
• The 1971 resolution only settled who represents China at the UN; it never mentioned Taiwan or decided its political status.
• Taiwan is California's third-largest trading partner and a key player in chips, AI, and the tech supply chain tied closely to Silicon Valley.
• California's state senate recently reaffirmed its sister-state ties with Taiwan, giving the argument a local backer.
• The pitch: Taiwan's experience in public health, disaster readiness, and economic resilience makes it a partner the world gains from, not just Taiwan.

Outlook: Expect Taiwan to step up this messaging as the resolution hits its 55th anniversary in October, with Beijing likely to push back hard.