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Wang Dan visits Taipei

Chinese democracy activist Wang Dan (王丹) yesterday visited Lee Ying-yuan (李應元), the DPP's candidate for Taipei mayor, to exchange views on the promotion of democracy. Saying that human rights are universal values and democracy is a common language, Lee affirmed democracy activists' efforts in pushing for human rights and democratization in China and expressed the hope that Wang can go back to China one day and run for Beijing mayor. Asked for his views on cross-strait issues, Wang said that since Taiwan has experienced economic growth and democratic reforms, it should look ahead and use its goodwill while announcing its position on its relationship with Beijing. Wang said that the democratization in China has a bearing on Taiwan, adding that the purpose for his visit to Taiwan this time is to seek support from all walks of life for the democracy movement in China. Lee said that he was first acquainted with Wang when Lee was serving as Taiwan's deputy representative to the US.

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