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Protesters shout slogans against China during a demonstration in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 14, 2012. Dozens of impassioned pro-Taiwan and pro-Tibet activists took part in demonstrations outside the White House as China's... View Photo »
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, from Taiwan, throws during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Peoria, Ariz. View Photo »
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A shocked Janet Tsai, 27, agrees to marry Horace Chung, 28, after his surprise wedding proposal outside of her work on Valentine's Day in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. View Photo »
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Horace Chung, 28, offers a ring with his surprise wedding proposal to girlfriend Janet Tsai, 27, outside of her work on Valentine's Day in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Tsai agreed shortly after. View Photo »
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Pitchers, including Hong-Chih Kuo, (32), from Taiwan, listen to instructions from Seattle Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis, center, during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Peoria, Ariz. View Photo »
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Yani Tseng of Taiwan chips on to the green during the final round of the Women's Australian Open golf tournament in Melbourne on February 12, 2012. Jessica Korda of the US won the tournament in a six-way playoff. View Photo »
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A St. Kitts and Nevis national flag is held up in the lobby of Taiwan's Foreign Ministry building in Taipei, in this illustration photo taken February 10, 2012. St. Kitts and Nevis is one of at least two countries offering so-called citizenship by... View Photo »
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Singaporean singer JJ Lin promotes his new album "Lost N Found" during an event in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. View Photo »
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Singaporean singer JJ Lin kisses his young fan during an event to promote his album "Lost N Found" in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia celebrates winning her women's semi-final match against Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan at the WTA Tour Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia walks away from the court after her victory against Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan in their women's semi-final match at the WTA Tour Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia reacts after gaining a point against Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan during their semi-final match at the WTA Pattaya Open tennis tournament in the Thai resort of Pattaya on February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia plays against Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan during their semi-final match at the WTA Pattaya Open tennis tournament in the Thai resort of Pattaya on February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia returns a shot against Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan during their semifinal tennis match at the Pattaya Open tennis in Pattaya, Thailand, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan hits a forehand against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia during their women's semi-final match at the WTA Tour Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia returns the ball to Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan during their women's semi-final match at the WTA Tour Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya February 11, 2012. View Photo »
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Yani Tseng of Taiwan plays out of the bunker during day three of the 2012 Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on February 11, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. View Photo »
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In this image made with a slow shutter speed, Taiwan's Crystal Kiang competes in the women's short program during the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo. View Photo »
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Taiwan's Reyna Hamui competes in the women's short program during the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo. View Photo »
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Taiwanese actress Shu Qi listens to questions during a media event in the lead up to the premiere of her new film entitled "Love" in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. The romantic drama "Love" opens on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2012.
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