Taiwan’s students block Hong Kong Office in Taipei

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PROTEST AT HONG KONG TRADE OFFICE IN TAIPEI
TAIWAN SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH HONG KONG MOVEMENTS

As a sign of solidarity with the Hong Kong Class Boycott and Occupy Central, Taiwanese groups attempted to occupy the Hong Kong trade office in Taipei in the night of September 28 to 29.

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In the morning of September 29, a brawl ensued in the building’s lobby.

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After the brawl, the police forces secured the passage.

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A representative of the Hong Kong Trade office in Taipei came down to receive the protesters’ message.

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Apperently denying the police actions in Hong Kong, the representative was confronted with media reports depicting the events of the previous day (Yes, trust me: he’s behind there!).

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There was no lack of media presense…. but will they report?

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As the representative from the Trade Office left, another brawl ensued.

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Chen Wei-ting and Lin Feifan discuss strategy.

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As the protesters agreed to leave the building, they left their messages behind.

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A final round of demands in front of the building.

Aboriginal tribes protest against the Taiwanese government

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On a grim day in Taipei on October 9, 2011, the members of various aboriginal peoples of Taiwan gather in front of the Presidential Palace to voice their anger against the government’s occupation of aboriginal land as well as against the repression of languages and culture (photo series).

Omi Wilang of the Atayal explains the upcoming ritual of a headhunt to the press, while the police blocks the passage to the Presidential Office:
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An Amis shaman (left) sings a traditional song to prepare the headhunt against the evil spirits that cause harm to the tribe:
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The protesters launch the hunt against the Presidential Office in order to drive away bad spirits:
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The warriors attack their prey, a flag of the Republic of China (i.e., Taiwan):
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At the end of the day the police forces are left behind puzzled (Presidential Office in the background):
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