Vienna, July 22 (CNA) Parris Chang, legislator of the Republic of China's opposition Democratic Progressive Party, disclosed on Tuesday that Tibet will open a representative office in Taiwan next month.

Citing sources close to the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, Chang said the major task of the office, to be headed by a close aide of the Dalai Lama, is to promote relations with Taiwan.

Stressing that non-violence has become the dominant approach in the post-cold war era, Chang said Tibet's success in using peaceful means to gain international support provides a good example for Taiwan to follow.

Chang made the remarks in Tallinn, Estonia, after attending the annual meeting there Monday and Tuesday of the Underrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization.

The ROC lawmaker, who headed the meeting, told attendees that the "quiet revolution" of the Republic of China was a realization of the spirit of non-violence.

Pointing out that Taiwan has the right to defend itself, Chang said Taiwan's democratization efforts amid military threats from Beijing are aimed at creating a "win-win" situation for both sides of the Taiwan Strait. He added that Taiwan is willing to pay the price for safeguarding its freedom and democracy.

Chang called Beijing's attempts to impose its rule on Taiwan a "new colonialism" that goes against international trends, and he said he regrets that the United Nations sits with its arms crossed in the face of Beijing's threats to use force against the island.

Chang is scheduled to proceed to Finland, where he will meet some government officials and members of parliament. (By C.H. Ou and Flor Wang)