歐洲特派 / 小悅
遊行過後,BBC的即時廣播、路透社,許多媒體都報了台灣的1025大遊行。主訴求是「拒絕向中國的過度傾斜」、還有「拒絕中國的毒奶粉」。馬政府五月上台至今,台灣與中國之間的關係,神速的拉進讓人民感到害怕;而中國的毒奶粉,在台灣至少已經奪去四條生命,其他還有健康的損失。在國外的報導文章中「反馬」、「挺扁」不是遊行的主要訴求目的。
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7690695.stm
Taiwan protesters condemn China
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.
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.
The previous Taiwanese government, led by the Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), had antagonised Beijing with its pro-independence agenda.
Visit from the mainland
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.
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.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081025/wl_nm/us_taiwan_china_1
Half a million march in Taiwan against China, president
By Ralph Jennings – Sat Oct 25, 5:48 am ET
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Close to half a million people marched in Taiwan on Saturday to protest against the government's growing ties with China, where a tainted milk powder scandal has fueled fresh distrust toward Beijing among island citizens.
In the strongest display of opposition yet to President Ma Ying-jeou, demonstrators flooded central Taipei demanding that Ma step down over his friendly approach to Chinese officials.
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own and has threatened to use force, if necessary, to bring the island under its rule.
"If the government continues what it's doing now, we feel it's closing possibilities for the future of Taiwan," said main opposition Democratic Progressive Party Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen.
The protests, organized by the party, come ahead of a first-ever visit by Chen Yunlin, Beijing's top negotiator on Taiwan affairs, on November 3 and could continue into next month to get the official's attention.
China has claimed Taiwan since 1949, when Mao Zedong's Communists won the Chinese civil war and Chiang Kai-shek's KMT fled to the island. But the two sides have held historic talks and established new trade and transit links since Ma took office in May, following decades of hostility.
After a first wave of activists camped overnight outside the presidential office, protesters marched along five routes waving strongly worded banners urging Ma and his premier to step down. They urged the government to pull back from China.
One banner depicted Ma's Nationalist Party and the Communist Party of China as two dogs having sex.
"We don't want our government to sell Taiwan to China," said protester Wang Shu-chung, 42, a service worker. "This event will pressure the administration, but their skin is pretty thick."
Ma will maintain his current approach to China, spokesman Tony Wang said. "We've done a lot to protect people's health, and Ma has said the Republic of China is a sovereign, independent country," Wang said, using Taiwan's legal name.
From November 3 the two sides are expected to discuss new direct flight routes and food safety.
The toxic milk powder scandal in China, where at least four children have died, has prompted Taiwan to ban Chinese dairy imports and pull items from shelves in line with a global trend.
Former Chen Shen Shui-bian, an anti-China firebrand whose family is embroiled in a money laundering investigation, joined the demonstrations despite having received a bullet in the mail earlier this week and despite friction in the opposition party on whether to back him as the probe unfolds.
"I'm not afraid," Chen told reporters ahead of the event. "I'm not afraid of the People's Liberation Army."
(Editing by David Fox)
從外國記者的筆調、以及此次民眾遊行過程看來,可以看見這些上街頭的民眾對於民主行為的成熟。也就是說,人民所批判的、所要求的不是對「人」,而是對「事」。因為不對「人」,所以理性;因為針對「事」,所以是非得以彰顯。面對接下來,陳雲林於11月3日的訪台,執政黨應該要如何回應50萬人的心聲?不只台灣人民等著看、外國媒體也在觀察。
遊行過後,BBC的即時廣播、路透社,許多媒體都報了台灣的1025大遊行。主訴求是「拒絕向中國的過度傾斜」、還有「拒絕中國的毒奶粉」。馬政府五月上台至今,台灣與中國之間的關係,神速的拉進讓人民感到害怕;而中國的毒奶粉,在台灣至少已經奪去四條生命,其他還有健康的損失。在國外的報導文章中「反馬」、「挺扁」不是遊行的主要訴求目的。
http://img.epochtimes.com/i6/810250855441665.jpg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7690695.stm
Taiwan protesters condemn China
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.
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.
The previous Taiwanese government, led by the Democratic Progressive Party (DDP), had antagonised Beijing with its pro-independence agenda.
Visit from the mainland
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.
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.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081025/wl_nm/us_taiwan_china_1
Half a million march in Taiwan against China, president
By Ralph Jennings – Sat Oct 25, 5:48 am ET
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Close to half a million people marched in Taiwan on Saturday to protest against the government's growing ties with China, where a tainted milk powder scandal has fueled fresh distrust toward Beijing among island citizens.
In the strongest display of opposition yet to President Ma Ying-jeou, demonstrators flooded central Taipei demanding that Ma step down over his friendly approach to Chinese officials.
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own and has threatened to use force, if necessary, to bring the island under its rule.
"If the government continues what it's doing now, we feel it's closing possibilities for the future of Taiwan," said main opposition Democratic Progressive Party Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen.
The protests, organized by the party, come ahead of a first-ever visit by Chen Yunlin, Beijing's top negotiator on Taiwan affairs, on November 3 and could continue into next month to get the official's attention.
China has claimed Taiwan since 1949, when Mao Zedong's Communists won the Chinese civil war and Chiang Kai-shek's KMT fled to the island. But the two sides have held historic talks and established new trade and transit links since Ma took office in May, following decades of hostility.
After a first wave of activists camped overnight outside the presidential office, protesters marched along five routes waving strongly worded banners urging Ma and his premier to step down. They urged the government to pull back from China.
One banner depicted Ma's Nationalist Party and the Communist Party of China as two dogs having sex.
"We don't want our government to sell Taiwan to China," said protester Wang Shu-chung, 42, a service worker. "This event will pressure the administration, but their skin is pretty thick."
Ma will maintain his current approach to China, spokesman Tony Wang said. "We've done a lot to protect people's health, and Ma has said the Republic of China is a sovereign, independent country," Wang said, using Taiwan's legal name.
From November 3 the two sides are expected to discuss new direct flight routes and food safety.
The toxic milk powder scandal in China, where at least four children have died, has prompted Taiwan to ban Chinese dairy imports and pull items from shelves in line with a global trend.
Former Chen Shen Shui-bian, an anti-China firebrand whose family is embroiled in a money laundering investigation, joined the demonstrations despite having received a bullet in the mail earlier this week and despite friction in the opposition party on whether to back him as the probe unfolds.
"I'm not afraid," Chen told reporters ahead of the event. "I'm not afraid of the People's Liberation Army."
(Editing by David Fox)
從外國記者的筆調、以及此次民眾遊行過程看來,可以看見這些上街頭的民眾對於民主行為的成熟。也就是說,人民所批判的、所要求的不是對「人」,而是對「事」。因為不對「人」,所以理性;因為針對「事」,所以是非得以彰顯。面對接下來,陳雲林於11月3日的訪台,執政黨應該要如何回應50萬人的心聲?不只台灣人民等著看、外國媒體也在觀察。

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