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1025 rally to safeguard Taiwan

January 01, 1970

The 1025 demonstration[1][2](Chinese: 1025反黑心顧台灣大遊行; lit. 'October 25 Opposing Evil Minds and Looking out for Taiwan March') was a demonstration on 25 October 2008 sponsored by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan Solidarity Union in Taipei, Taiwan. This protest march was launched five months after the inauguration of President Ma Ying-jeou and was preceded by an earlier 30 August 2008 protest in August which focused on Ma's failing economic plans.

The logo of the protest march

The protesters marched against the perceived pro-China policies of the Ma administration. An estimated half a million people were reported to have participated in the march.[3][4] It was planned by the DPP in response to the Chinese tainted milk powder scandal and Taiwan's perceived growing ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC).

Background edit

Cross-strait relations edit

See also: Cross-strait relations and Political status of Taiwan

The People's Republic of China claims that self-ruled Taiwan is its 23rd province.[citation needed] The PRC has threatened the use of force if Taiwan declares de jure independence from China.[5]

Zhang Mingqing, the deputy chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, arrived in Taiwan about a week before the protest. When asked by reporters to comment on President Ma's remarks that there will be no war across the Taiwan Strait in the next four years, Zhang expressed that there will never be war in the Strait if there is no Taiwan independence.[6]

During a private visit to the Taiwan Confucian Temple in Tainan, Zhang fell to the ground as he encounters a small number of protesters led by the DPP's Tainan City legislator Wang Ting-yu. It was not clear whether he tripped or was pushed down, but Zhang was hurt. The car that Zhang was in was attacked and damaged when a protester jumped on the top of the car. Later, Zhang remarked, "Those who commit violence do not get what they want, but instead drop a rock on their own feet." as well as "A handful of compatriots in Tainan were involved in the violence (against me). They do not reflect the true feelings of the vast majority of compatriots in Tainan, nor the 23 million people of Taiwan."[6][7]

Tainted products edit

The safety of Chinese food products has become a major issue in Taiwan. The Ma administration's policy of normalising cross-strait relations has been perceived by the pro-independence supporters as forming closer ties with the PRC. The milk scandal became not only a public health issue, but a political one as well. The government's ability to address the issue was questioned by the general public and the media. The Department of Health was heavily criticized by the Consumers' Foundation and investigated by the Control Yuan.[8]

Other than condemning the PRC, DPP demanded that President Ma should request compensation from the PRC. DPP chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen also criticized the government for being "weak" toward the PRC.[9] Some Kuomintang legislators, on the other hand, criticized the PRC government for notifying Taiwan late after the news had already been reported by Taiwanese media.

Organization edit

Parade routes edit

  • "Oppose Toxic Goods" (approx. 3.9 km)
  • "Oppose One China Education" (approx. 3.4 km)
  • "Oppose the Hollowing Out of Sovereignty" (approx. 3.8 km)
  • "Oppose a One China Market" (approx. 4.2 km)
  • "Oppose the Incompetent Government" (approx. 4.8 km)[10]

The planned starting point of the first route "Oppose Toxic Goods" was the Dinghao Plaza. Some of the politicians who took this route were former President Chen Shui-bian, former president of the World United Formosans for Independence Peng Ming-min and current president Ng Chiau-tong, and former foreign minister Chen Tang-shan.[11]

The participants of the "Oppose One China Education" route started out in front of the main gate of the National Taiwan University. Protesters are mostly students who resisted the government's policy to recognize mainland Chinese academic qualifications. Leaders of this group include DPP chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen, former Kaohsiung mayor Yeh Chu-lan, current mayor Chen Chu, and Kaohsiung County magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[11][12]

The third route was organized by the TSU. Protesters marched from the Lungshan Temple. The TSU convened about 20,000 people including members of Victims of Investment in China Association. The participants protested against Ma's perceived policy of "damaging Taiwan's sovereignty".[11]

The fourth route was led by former premier Yu Shyi-kun, who was accompanied by Yunlin County magistrate Su Chih-fen, deputy magistrate Lee Ying-yuan, Tainan County magistrate Su Huan-chih, and Tainan mayor Hsu Tain-tsair. Protesters held a banner with slogan "Love Yunlin, Rebut Chen Yunlin!" The last route "Oppose the Incompetent Government" was led by former DPP chairman Su Tseng-chang. Protesters T-shirts with slogans such as "Defend Taiwan" and "I am Taiwanese, not Chinese."[11]

Demonstration edit

 
Protesters holding signs with slogan "Oppose Chinese toxic food"

Because the protest march was launched primarily by the Democratic Progressive Party, participants were predominantly pan-green. Former DPP chairmen Yao Chia-wen, Su Tseng-chang, and Yu Shyi-kun all participated in the march.[13]

Despite recent corruption controversies, former President Chen Shui-bian also marched and took the "Oppose Toxic Goods" route, although he did not finish the route. This was Chen's last appearance at a public political event before his arrest on November 11. The DPP organizers announced that there were over 600,000 protesters.[13]

According to the pro-independence Taiwan East Society (Chinese: 台灣東社), there were some pan-blue or Kuomintang supporters who signed up for the event. The chairman of the organization said that President Ma's pro-China policies had irritated many Taitung residents.[14]

Controversial officer edit

When protesters asked a police officer whether her boss is President Ma or not, the officer, surnamed Chou, responded that she worked for the People's Republic of China (PRC). The response irritated pan-green supporters, and an apology was immediately demanded. Chou apologized and left the scene.[15]

The director of the National Police Agency Wang Cho-chiun later publicly apologized for the conduct of the officer, saying she has "damaged the police's public image." Wang also said that the officer will be punished for sure.[15]

Responses edit

President Ma Ying-jeou said he would listen to the voice of the people and respond to their criticism, but maintained that the main direction of his government policies remained the correct one.[16]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Usatoday. "Usatoday.com 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine." 1025 demonstration commences in five routes in Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved on 2008-10-28.
  2. ^ Etaiwannews. "Etaiwannews.com 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine." One million joins the 1025 rally to safeguard Taiwan. Retrieved on 2008-10-28.
  3. ^ Newsdaily. "Newsdaily.com[permanent dead link]." Half a million march in Taiwan against China, president. Retrieved on 2008-10-26.
  4. ^ Taiwannews. "Taiwannews 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine." Ma must come clean on Taiwan Strait talks. Retrieved on 2008-10-26.
  5. ^ "Thousands in Taiwan march against China, president" (Press release). Reuters. 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2009-05-18.
  6. ^ a b "ARATS man jostled, jeered at in Tainan" (Press release). Taipei Times. 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  7. ^ "Zhang cuts short visit after attack". China Post. 23 October 2008.
  8. ^ 官員處置慢半拍 監院調查 (Press release) (in Chinese). Apple Daily. 2008-09-15. Archived from the original on 2008-09-22. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  9. ^ (Press release) (in Chinese). Radio Taiwan International. 2008-09-17. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  10. ^ (in Chinese)Legislator Hsueh Ling Newsroom
  11. ^ a b c d 五路民怨沸 嗆馬聲破表 (Press release) (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  12. ^ 憂下一代未來 爸媽帶小孩上街頭 (Press release) (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  13. ^ a b 60萬人怒吼 嗆馬無能 (Press release) (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  14. ^ 1025嗆馬 挺藍營的也參加 (Press release) (in Chinese). Liberty Times. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
  15. ^ a b "OPPOSITION RALLY: I work for the PRC, police officer tells rally protesters" (Press release). Taipei Times. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  16. ^ "Ma vows to listen to 'voice of the people'" (Press release). Taipei Times. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
 
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The 1025 demonstration 1 2 Chinese 1025反黑心顧台灣大遊行 lit October 25 Opposing Evil Minds and Looking out for Taiwan March was a demonstration on 25 October 2008 sponsored by the Democratic Progressive Party DPP and Taiwan Solidarity Union in Taipei Taiwan This protest march was launched five months after the inauguration of President Ma Ying jeou and was preceded by an earlier 30 August 2008 protest in August which focused on Ma s failing economic plans The logo of the protest march The protesters marched against the perceived pro China policies of the Ma administration An estimated half a million people were reported to have participated in the march 3 4 It was planned by the DPP in response to the Chinese tainted milk powder scandal and Taiwan s perceived growing ties with the People s Republic of China PRC Contents 1 Background 1 1 Cross strait relations 1 2 Tainted products 2 Organization 2 1 Parade routes 3 Demonstration 3 1 Controversial officer 4 Responses 5 See also 6 ReferencesBackground editCross strait relations edit See also Cross strait relations and Political status of Taiwan The People s Republic of China claims that self ruled Taiwan is its 23rd province citation needed The PRC has threatened the use of force if Taiwan declares de jure independence from China 5 Zhang Mingqing the deputy chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait arrived in Taiwan about a week before the protest When asked by reporters to comment on President Ma s remarks that there will be no war across the Taiwan Strait in the next four years Zhang expressed that there will never be war in the Strait if there is no Taiwan independence 6 During a private visit to the Taiwan Confucian Temple in Tainan Zhang fell to the ground as he encounters a small number of protesters led by the DPP s Tainan City legislator Wang Ting yu It was not clear whether he tripped or was pushed down but Zhang was hurt The car that Zhang was in was attacked and damaged when a protester jumped on the top of the car Later Zhang remarked Those who commit violence do not get what they want but instead drop a rock on their own feet as well as A handful of compatriots in Tainan were involved in the violence against me They do not reflect the true feelings of the vast majority of compatriots in Tainan nor the 23 million people of Taiwan 6 7 Tainted products edit The safety of Chinese food products has become a major issue in Taiwan The Ma administration s policy of normalising cross strait relations has been perceived by the pro independence supporters as forming closer ties with the PRC The milk scandal became not only a public health issue but a political one as well The government s ability to address the issue was questioned by the general public and the media The Department of Health was heavily criticized by the Consumers Foundation and investigated by the Control Yuan 8 Other than condemning the PRC DPP demanded that President Ma should request compensation from the PRC DPP chairwoman Tsai Ing wen also criticized the government for being weak toward the PRC 9 Some Kuomintang legislators on the other hand criticized the PRC government for notifying Taiwan late after the news had already been reported by Taiwanese media Organization editParade routes edit Oppose Toxic Goods approx 3 9 km Oppose One China Education approx 3 4 km Oppose the Hollowing Out of Sovereignty approx 3 8 km Oppose a One China Market approx 4 2 km Oppose the Incompetent Government approx 4 8 km 10 The planned starting point of the first route Oppose Toxic Goods was the Dinghao Plaza Some of the politicians who took this route were former President Chen Shui bian former president of the World United Formosans for Independence Peng Ming min and current president Ng Chiau tong and former foreign minister Chen Tang shan 11 The participants of the Oppose One China Education route started out in front of the main gate of the National Taiwan University Protesters are mostly students who resisted the government s policy to recognize mainland Chinese academic qualifications Leaders of this group include DPP chairwoman Tsai Ing wen former Kaohsiung mayor Yeh Chu lan current mayor Chen Chu and Kaohsiung County magistrate Yang Chiu hsing 11 12 The third route was organized by the TSU Protesters marched from the Lungshan Temple The TSU convened about 20 000 people including members of Victims of Investment in China Association The participants protested against Ma s perceived policy of damaging Taiwan s sovereignty 11 The fourth route was led by former premier Yu Shyi kun who was accompanied by Yunlin County magistrate Su Chih fen deputy magistrate Lee Ying yuan Tainan County magistrate Su Huan chih and Tainan mayor Hsu Tain tsair Protesters held a banner with slogan Love Yunlin Rebut Chen Yunlin The last route Oppose the Incompetent Government was led by former DPP chairman Su Tseng chang Protesters T shirts with slogans such as Defend Taiwan and I am Taiwanese not Chinese 11 Demonstration edit nbsp Protesters holding signs with slogan Oppose Chinese toxic food Because the protest march was launched primarily by the Democratic Progressive Party participants were predominantly pan green Former DPP chairmen Yao Chia wen Su Tseng chang and Yu Shyi kun all participated in the march 13 Despite recent corruption controversies former President Chen Shui bian also marched and took the Oppose Toxic Goods route although he did not finish the route This was Chen s last appearance at a public political event before his arrest on November 11 The DPP organizers announced that there were over 600 000 protesters 13 According to the pro independence Taiwan East Society Chinese 台灣東社 there were some pan blue or Kuomintang supporters who signed up for the event The chairman of the organization said that President Ma s pro China policies had irritated many Taitung residents 14 Controversial officer edit When protesters asked a police officer whether her boss is President Ma or not the officer surnamed Chou responded that she worked for the People s Republic of China PRC The response irritated pan green supporters and an apology was immediately demanded Chou apologized and left the scene 15 The director of the National Police Agency Wang Cho chiun later publicly apologized for the conduct of the officer saying she has damaged the police s public image Wang also said that the officer will be punished for sure 15 Responses editPresident Ma Ying jeou said he would listen to the voice of the people and respond to their criticism but maintained that the main direction of his government policies remained the correct one 16 See also edit517 ProtestReferences edit Usatoday Usatoday com Archived 2011 05 20 at the Wayback Machine 1025 demonstration commences in five routes in Taipei Taiwan Retrieved on 2008 10 28 Etaiwannews Etaiwannews com Archived 2011 06 29 at the Wayback Machine One million joins the 1025 rally to safeguard Taiwan Retrieved on 2008 10 28 Newsdaily Newsdaily com permanent dead link Half a million march in Taiwan against China president Retrieved on 2008 10 26 Taiwannews Taiwannews Archived 2011 05 20 at the Wayback Machine Ma must come clean on Taiwan Strait talks Retrieved on 2008 10 26 Thousands in Taiwan march against China president Press release Reuters 2008 10 25 Retrieved 2009 05 18 a b ARATS man jostled jeered at in Tainan Press release Taipei Times 2008 10 22 Retrieved 2008 10 25 Zhang cuts short visit after attack China Post 23 October 2008 官員處置慢半拍 監院調查 Press release in Chinese Apple Daily 2008 09 15 Archived from the original on 2008 09 22 Retrieved 2008 10 26 中國奶粉事件 蔡英文 馬政府處理軟弱 Press release in Chinese Radio Taiwan International 2008 09 17 Archived from the original on 2011 07 20 Retrieved 2008 10 26 in Chinese Legislator Hsueh Ling Newsroom a b c d 五路民怨沸 嗆馬聲破表 Press release in Chinese Liberty Times 2008 10 26 Retrieved 2008 10 26 憂下一代未來 爸媽帶小孩上街頭 Press release in Chinese Liberty Times 2008 10 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