Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen (4th L) and former premier Frank Hsieh (L) exercise with supporters in the morning during a sit-in protest against Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, in front of the presidential office in Taipei May 18, 2009. Tens of thousands of people opposed to Taiwan's improving ties with China demonstrated on Sunday against Beijing-friendly Ma, the third such rally over the past year but unlikely to sway current policies. Some demonstrators camped overnight outside the presidential offices, defying an order to clear the streets by 1400 GMT and the presence of about 4,000 police officers, opposition leaders said. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen (4th L) and former premier Frank Hsieh (L) exercise with supporters in the morning during a sit-in protest against Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, in front of the presidential office in Taipei May 18, 2009. Tens of thousands of people opposed to Taiwan's improving ties with China demonstrated on Sunday against Beijing-friendly Ma, the third such rally over the past year but unlikely to sway current policies. Some demonstrators camped overnight outside the presidential offices, defying an order to clear the streets by 1400 GMT and the presence of about 4,000 police officers, opposition leaders said.

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