Hello, everyone!
Today, we gather at the June 4th Memorial Hall in Los Angeles to witness together an important moment: the founding voters of the China Congress have surpassed one thousand. This is not merely a number; it is a responsibility, a hope, and a commitment to China’s future.
The June 4th Memorial Hall reminds us that history must not be forgotten, and that the spirit of pursuing freedom, democracy, and human rights will not vanish with the passage of time. And today, the growth of the China Congress represents another kind of continuation — from the memory of history toward the building of institutions for the future.
A country’s true democracy is not merely about having ballots; more important is having a democratic parliament that can represent the people, oversee power, and deliberate in accordance with the law.
What does a parliament mean?
A parliament means that different voices can be discussed openly rather than eliminate one another; that different opinions can reach consensus through consultation rather than deciding victory or defeat by violence; and that the direction of the nation’s development can be shaped by the people’s participation together, rather than decided by a few.
True democracy does not require everyone to hold identical views; it gives people of different views the opportunity to express themselves equally, participate equally, and compete equally.
Today, although we are overseas, we can still, in peaceful, rational, and institutionalized ways, accumulate experience for the future, cultivate civic consciousness for the future, and explore the possibilities of China’s democratic transition.
The founding voters surpassing one thousand is only the beginning.
In the future, we hope that ten thousand, one hundred thousand, or even a million citizens who care about China’s future will join in.
The China Congress of the future will not belong only to our China Democracy Party, nor should it belong to any single leader; it will belong to all the Chinese people.
It should be built upon the foundations of constitutional government, the rule of law, human rights, citizen participation, and checks and balances on power, so that all power must be constrained by law, and every citizen can participate equally in the nation’s public affairs.
We believe that a truly modern nation needs not only economic development but also mature institutions; not only scientific and technological progress but also civic spirit; not only strong national power but also a people who possess freedom, dignity, and rights.
Every step we take today may not look large, but all great institution-building begins with the first citizen, the first ballot, and the first open discussion.
History tells us that democracy does not descend out of thin air; it requires the perseverance and effort of generation after generation.
The future belongs to those willing to build it, not to those who wait for it.
Let us work together so that China’s future will have a parliament that truly belongs to the people; so that different voices can coexist in peace; so that power accepts oversight; so that the law stands above power; and so that the people truly become the masters of the country.
Finally, I wish the China Congress continued growth and strength, and I hope more friends will join the ranks of democratic construction, contributing together their strength to a China that is free, governed by the rule of law, democratic, and prosperous.
Today, we gather at the June 4th Memorial Hall in Los Angeles to witness together an important moment: the founding voters of the China Congress have surpassed one thousand. This is not merely a number; it is a responsibility, a hope, and a commitment to China’s future.
The June 4th Memorial Hall reminds us that history must not be forgotten, and that the spirit of pursuing freedom, democracy, and human rights will not vanish with the passage of time. And today, the growth of the China Congress represents another kind of continuation — from the memory of history toward the building of institutions for the future.
A country’s true democracy is not merely about having ballots; more important is having a democratic parliament that can represent the people, oversee power, and deliberate in accordance with the law.
What does a parliament mean?
A parliament means that different voices can be discussed openly rather than eliminate one another; that different opinions can reach consensus through consultation rather than deciding victory or defeat by violence; and that the direction of the nation’s development can be shaped by the people’s participation together, rather than decided by a few.
True democracy does not require everyone to hold identical views; it gives people of different views the opportunity to express themselves equally, participate equally, and compete equally.
Today, although we are overseas, we can still, in peaceful, rational, and institutionalized ways, accumulate experience for the future, cultivate civic consciousness for the future, and explore the possibilities of China’s democratic transition.
The founding voters surpassing one thousand is only the beginning.
In the future, we hope that ten thousand, one hundred thousand, or even a million citizens who care about China’s future will join in.
The China Congress of the future will not belong only to our China Democracy Party, nor should it belong to any single leader; it will belong to all the Chinese people.
It should be built upon the foundations of constitutional government, the rule of law, human rights, citizen participation, and checks and balances on power, so that all power must be constrained by law, and every citizen can participate equally in the nation’s public affairs.
We believe that a truly modern nation needs not only economic development but also mature institutions; not only scientific and technological progress but also civic spirit; not only strong national power but also a people who possess freedom, dignity, and rights.
Every step we take today may not look large, but all great institution-building begins with the first citizen, the first ballot, and the first open discussion.
History tells us that democracy does not descend out of thin air; it requires the perseverance and effort of generation after generation.
The future belongs to those willing to build it, not to those who wait for it.
Let us work together so that China’s future will have a parliament that truly belongs to the people; so that different voices can coexist in peace; so that power accepts oversight; so that the law stands above power; and so that the people truly become the masters of the country.
Finally, I wish the China Congress continued growth and strength, and I hope more friends will join the ranks of democratic construction, contributing together their strength to a China that is free, governed by the rule of law, democratic, and prosperous.
(Founding Voter Zhao Yantao @AllenZhaomz）
July 12, 2026