Taiwanese hold huge anti-China march

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I know this is a little old, pls excuse if it's been posted alread!

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Taiwanese hold huge anti-China march
Last Updated Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:39:24 EST
CBC News

TAIPEI - Hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese marched in Taipei Saturday to protest against Beijing's new law sanctioning the use of force if Taiwan moves toward formal independence.

Taiwan split with China following a civil war in 1949, but China still views the island as a rogue province.
Protesters marched down 10 routes to converge in front of the Presidential Palace. (AP photo)

The demonstrators assembled at 10 different areas in Taipei, with each route representing one of the articles of the anti-secession law, passed March 14 during China's annual session of parliament.

Those on the march included Taiwanese President Chen Shui Bian, who was surrounded by hundreds of security guards.

He joined the crowd in singing songs, including one written by his staff. They changed the lyrics of Bob Dylan's Blowing in the Wind to "How many rocky roads must the people of Taiwan walk, before really achieving He joined the crowd in singing songs, including one written by his staff. They changed the lyrics of Bob Dylan's Blowing in the Wind to "How many rocky roads must the people of Taiwan walk, before really achieving democracy?"

* INDEPTH: Taiwan

* INDEPTH: China

Joseph Wu, head of the body responsible for the island's dealings with China, said the march was organized to remind the rest of the world that Taiwan feels it is under threat.

"We want to let the Chinese side know that the law has dealt a severe blow to the prospect of peaceful negotiations in between Taiwan and China," the BBC quoted Wu as saying.

 

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No, its always refreshing to see good news :cof:

 

[Said1]

No, its always refreshing to see good news :cof:

Indeed, and with a cool pic too!