China has renewed a call for India to immediately withdraw its troops from disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains, following a report that Chinese forces recently held live firing drills in the region.
Studies of democracy and peace show that very few armed clashes have even taken place between democratic states. Once China is democratized, there will be hope for lasting peace. India should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform. This would inspire the people of China to call for democratization, and the result would be the birth of world peace. All democracies should support Taiwan as a beacon for democracy in Asia, lighting the way to peaceful development.