“Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.”

— Annette Lu

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About Annette Lu

Politician • Taiwanese

Annette Lu Hsiu-lien is a prominent Taiwanese politician and a key figure in the country's democracy movement. She served as the Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2000 to 2008 under President Chen...

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