Taiwan lauded as Asian beacon of democracy

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By Melody Chen
STAFF REPORTER

The influence of Taiwan, the first Chinese democracy, depends upon its status as a beacon of democracy in Asia, said Carl Gershman, president of the National Endowment for Democracy, at the first anniversary of the establishment of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) yesterday.

"As a new democracy, Taiwan has a distinctive role to play. There is great interest in Asia, Latin America and other regions in Taiwan's success in making the transition from authoritarianism to a democracy that is vibrant and economically vigorous," Gershman said.

The Washington-based National Endowment for Democracy was created in 1983 with a mission to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through non-governmental efforts. It has been a major instrument in the establishment of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. Formed in June last year, the TFD is the first international foundation promoting democracy to be established in Asia.

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We're all so proud of you Mr. President!


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Mark Chen to go to Colorado to attend 2004 World Forum

CNA , Taipei
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2004,Page 4

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mark Chen (???) will travel to the US tomorrow to attend the 2004 World Forum in Colorado.

Chen said he would attend the event while speaking at an informal gathering for the first anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, an organization promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by the Legislative Yuan.

The World Forum is an annual conference of government officials, legislators, business and financial leaders and academics, which is sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute.

Chen said that he was invited by US Vice President Dick Cheney to the annual conference June 17-20.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/06/15/2003175119

It's NOT Taiwan's fault Satan has taken over America. Taiwan must suckle the breast of Satan until a Jedi Knight comes foward and frees America.