任何社會變革都應該「以人民為導向」。在東南亞，源遠流長的歷史見證了轉型、改革與革命的同時發生。易言之，整個東南亞早已歷經多元的社會變革。有些變革持續存在，並且已經達到目的；而也有一些變革已經停滯，並且形成了某種現狀。臺灣可以藉著自身在民主環境裡的成功政治轉型，贏得東南亞國家的友誼。人民都渴望與熱愛自由，而這正是臺灣向外挺進、走入世界的起點。臺灣應該能區別並選擇哪一些東南亞國家具有民主特性、或者正朝民主轉型，進而與這些國家共享臺灣的成功經驗與最佳範例。臺灣早已歷經參與式與全觀性的社會轉型，人民早已是核心，同時也是國家主權的擁有者與主權權利、利益與報酬的最終接受者。就此，臺灣更應該勇於與其他國家分享現有的難得成就。

Any societal change should be people-oriented. In the region of Southeast Asia, history has witnessed the occurrences of transformation, reform and revolution. In other words, there have been a variety of societal changes. Some changes continue and reach objectives. Some remain static and settle into a status-quo. Taiwan can win friends in Southeast Asia with its version of successful political transformation in a democratic setting. People in general want, and love, freedom. That is the starting point for Taiwan to go out into the world. Taiwan went through societal transformation that was participatory and holistic. The people are the center; the owner of national sovereignty as well as the final recipients of sovereign rights, benefits and rewards. Taiwan should not be shy to share with others its achievements.