The key to extending democracy across the Taiwan Strait is Taiwan China is anxious to change the perceptions of Hong Kong people, but it must first recognize that the best way to promote democracy is to learn from Taiwan. China must abandon its one-party dictatorship and implement a democratic system, a move which will foster peace throughout the world! The two sides need to reach a common understanding of the universal values of democracy, freedom and human rights. They should reach a common understanding of democracy in the three areas on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, also reaching out to establish common ground regarding the China Dream concept espoused by Xi Jinping. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.