Democratic Pacific Union

The Democratic Pacific Union is an international non-governmental organization which promotes political democracy, strengthens maritime culture and marine technology, and replaces rigid, aggressive hegemony with the soft powers of love, peace, cooperation and sharing within the Pacific Ocean. The organization was established in Taipei, Republic of China on August 14, 2005, and former Vice President of the Republic of China, Annette Lu is its current chairperson.

Members

Member states are listed alphabetically by continent

Asia Republic of China (Taiwan) India Indonesia Japan Korea, Republic of Malaysia Philippines Russia Thailand Timor-Leste Americas Canada Chile Costa Rica Dominican Republic El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru United States

Oceania Australia Democratic Pacific Union member states shown in green. Kiribati Marshall Islands New Zealand Palau Solomon Islands Tuvalu

References

• "Braving a storm to cross the new Strait" (Press release). Taipei Times. 2004-08-06. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2004/08/06/2003181902. Retrieved 2008-05-18. 

External links

• Official website