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His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Democracy feasible for Asian nations

Mar. 19 (Taipei Times): The success of democracies in Taiwan, India and Japan has given the Dalai Lama confidence that democracy is compatible with Asian nations, Tibet’s spiritual leader said yesterday, adding that the regional examples should inspire Tibetans to also implement full democracy.

The Dalai Lama said he hoped Taiwanese would remain confident and courageous in the face of a rapidly changing world. He said he also hoped that Taiwan would keep upholding such universal values as democracy, the rule of law and transparency.

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