Delegation from Taiwanese ruling party calls on Dalai Lama/ENG

2019. július 25./Phayul.com/TibetPress

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By Tenzin Dharpo

DHARAMSHALA, July 25: A delegation from Taiwan’s ruling party, Democratic Progressive party (DPP), on Friday called on the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence here, wishing him on his recent birthday and more importantly, discuss common interest and challenges posed by China.

DPP Secretary-General Luo Wen Jia, Spokesperson Lii Wen and Director of Public Relations Hsieh Yu-Li met the Tibetan leader for over an hour to discuss on nonviolent approaches to resolve the issue of Tibet and the current situation of Taiwan, sources said.

The spokesperson of the Democratic Progressive Party Lii Wen told the media, “This is the first time for our delegation members to be in Dharamshala, we find the Tibetan democratic experience very inspiring for the Taiwanese People. No matter how difficult circumstances are, we should remain firm and insistent in carrying out democratic institution and values of Democracy, human rights and freedom.”

The Taiwanese politician also suggested sustained ties and exchange between various minorities who face the common aggressor, that is China. “This is inspiring for the Taiwanese as well as other people who are facing common challenges and threats from Chinese Communist Government including the people of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Uyghur people as well in their own challenging situations. So we hope to encourage and promote more exchanges in various democratic experiences and their struggle amongst different people and areas who face common causes and challenges,” Lii further said.

The party spokesperson also said that the delegates have come “mainly” to express our good wishes to His Holiness’ health and wish him a happy birthday which was recently celebrated. The delegates also met with the Tibetan leadership from the exile Tibetan government as well as heads of prominent Tibetan NGO’s such as the Tibetan Youth Congress.

While Tibet is occupied by China since 1950’s, Taiwan is claimed by China to be their territory despite the Taipei government’s assertion that the country was and will be a free and democratic nation. Beijing has minced no words in the last few contentious years in portraying their intent to bring under its rule the tiny island nation, even with deadly military force.