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Taiwan has taken the road of democracy, which is a road of no return.
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The quote presents democracy as a path Taiwan has chosen and should not abandon. “A road of no return” is a metaphor for an irreversible commitment: once people move toward democratic rule, going back to less democratic government would mean giving up that direction.
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- Mainland Affairs Council — CNBC Interview with President Chen Shui-bian
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- Official Statement
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