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Taiwan protesters condemn China | Taiwan protesters condemn China |
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Tens of thousands of pro-independence Taiwanese have demonstrated against China, accusing President Ma Ying-jeou of failing to stand up to Beijing. | Tens of thousands of pro-independence Taiwanese have demonstrated against China, accusing President Ma Ying-jeou of failing to stand up to Beijing. |
The opposition marchers in Taipei highlighted a recent scare over dairy products in China, and accused Taiwan's government of playing down the issue. | The opposition marchers in Taipei highlighted a recent scare over dairy products in China, and accused Taiwan's government of playing down the issue. |
Relations between China and Taiwan have improved dramatically since Mr Ma came to power in May promising closer ties. | Relations between China and Taiwan have improved dramatically since Mr Ma came to power in May promising closer ties. |
China still regards Taiwan as part of its territory. | China still regards Taiwan as part of its territory. |
The previous Taiwanese government, led by the Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), had antagonised Beijing with its pro-independence agenda. | The previous Taiwanese government, led by the Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), had antagonised Beijing with its pro-independence agenda. |
Visit from the mainland | Visit from the mainland |
During Saturday's march, organised by the DPP, protesters shouted such slogans as: "Opposing toxic products, defending sovereignty." | During Saturday's march, organised by the DPP, protesters shouted such slogans as: "Opposing toxic products, defending sovereignty." |
At least three babies have died in China's tainted milk powder scandal and many more have been taken ill. | |
Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, also of the DPP, joined the marchers and was cheered by the crowd. | Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, also of the DPP, joined the marchers and was cheered by the crowd. |
The demonstration comes nine days before a planned visit by Chen Yunlin, Beijing's top negotiator on Taiwanese affairs. | The demonstration comes nine days before a planned visit by Chen Yunlin, Beijing's top negotiator on Taiwanese affairs. |
The two sides are expected to discuss new direct flights and food safety. | The two sides are expected to discuss new direct flights and food safety. |
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