Tens of thousands rally against Ma Ying-jeou in Taiwan
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Mr Su Tseng-chang (centre), chairman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), chants slogans with party members during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
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People making noises with pans march the street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. The Chinese characters read, "Fury". -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Mr Su Tseng-chang (right), chairman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), watches a performer dancing during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
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Supporters of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) display paint guns as they march on the streets during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
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Supporters of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) carry a poster with a picture of President Ma Ying-jeou's as they march on the streets during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
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Women in wedding gowns march the street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. The Chinese characters on the placards read, "Furious because we have no money for marriage". -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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A banner with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's portrait is stepped on by a person during a mass rally in Taipei Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands people take part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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People drum during a march on a street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Demonstrators shout slogans and march in protest against the polices of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets of Taipei in the largest anti-government action since Ma was re-elected to his second four-year term a year ago. -- PHOTO: AP
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Demonstrators march in protest against the polices of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou in Taipei, on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets of Taipei in the largest anti-government action since Mr Ma was re-elected to his second four-year term a year ago. The sign reads "Indignation, Government incompetent, People indignant." -- PHOTO: AP
Mr Su Tseng-chang (centre), chairman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), chants slogans with party members during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
People making noises with pans march the street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. The Chinese characters read, "Fury". -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Mr Su Tseng-chang (right), chairman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), watches a performer dancing during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
Supporters of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) display paint guns as they march on the streets during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
Supporters of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) carry a poster with a picture of President Ma Ying-jeou's as they march on the streets during a demonstration in Taipei on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting people took to the Taipei streets against the government's economic record in one of the biggest protests organised by the main opposition in recent years. -- PHOTO: AFP
Women in wedding gowns march the street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. The Chinese characters on the placards read, "Furious because we have no money for marriage". -- PHOTO: REUTERS
A banner with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's portrait is stepped on by a person during a mass rally in Taipei Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands people take part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
People drum during a march on a street during a mass rally in Taipei, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took part in the rally on Sunday to protest against government policies, call for the premier to be replaced and President Ma Ying-jeou to step down, according to local media. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
Demonstrators shout slogans and march in protest against the polices of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets of Taipei in the largest anti-government action since Ma was re-elected to his second four-year term a year ago. -- PHOTO: AP
Demonstrators march in protest against the polices of Taiwan's China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou in Taipei, on Jan 13, 2013. Tens of thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets of Taipei in the largest anti-government action since Mr Ma was re-elected to his second four-year term a year ago. The sign reads "Indignation, Government incompetent, People indignant." -- PHOTO: AP
TAIPEI (AFP) - Tens of thousands of slogan-chanting Taiwanese took to Taipei's streets on Sunday to protest at the government's economic record in one of the biggest rallies organised by the main opposition in recent years.
The march, which stretched for miles, began after Mr Su Tseng-chang, chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, led the crowd in shouting: "People are furious at Ma".
Other slogans and banners also took aim at President Ma Ying-jeou from the China-friendly Kuomintang party, who was elected in 2008.
"Down with Ma Ying-jeou!" "Cabinet reshuffle!" the protesters chanted during the peaceful march.
