Taiwanese community leaders in Los Angeles are pushing for Taiwan to join the UN, and they say Taiwan's own divided politics are the biggest obstacle.

• Around 50 community leaders met in Los Angeles and issued a joint statement backing Taiwan's participation in the UN.
• The statement argues UN Resolution 2758 only settled who represents China, and never barred Taiwan from taking part.
• Lin Jung-sung, a presidential adviser, urged Taiwan's legislature to drop party fights and agree on one position, suggesting "Republic of China Taiwan" as the common ground.
• Taiwan is still split over whether it is "joining" or "returning to" the UN, which makes it hard for friendly countries to help.
• The push comes as the 81st UN General Assembly opens in New York, with the US and other democracies increasingly backing this reading of Resolution 2758.

Outlook: Taiwan is very unlikely to get into the UN soon, but expect more pressure on lawmakers in Taipei to settle on a single cross-party line.