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| Taiwan leader faces mass protest | Taiwan leader faces mass protest |
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| Tens of thousands of people have been demonstrating in Taiwan to demand the resignation of President Chen Shui-bian over corruption allegations. | Tens of thousands of people have been demonstrating in Taiwan to demand the resignation of President Chen Shui-bian over corruption allegations. |
| The protesters, many dressed in red to highlight their anger, gathered in the capital on what organisers describe as the first day of mass protests. | The protesters, many dressed in red to highlight their anger, gathered in the capital on what organisers describe as the first day of mass protests. |
| Mr Chen's popularity has plummeted amid scandals involving relatives and aides. | Mr Chen's popularity has plummeted amid scandals involving relatives and aides. |
| In one case, his son-in-law is facing charges - which he denies - of insider trading on the stock market. | In one case, his son-in-law is facing charges - which he denies - of insider trading on the stock market. |
| Organisers say more that 200,000 people joined Saturday's rally outside the presidential offices in Taipei - but police put the number at 90,000. | Organisers say more that 200,000 people joined Saturday's rally outside the presidential offices in Taipei - but police put the number at 90,000. |
| The BBC's Caroline Gluck, at the scene, says it is a sea of red. | The BBC's Caroline Gluck, at the scene, says it is a sea of red. |
| There are four big red balloons, representing righteousness, integrity, prosperity and honour. | There are four big red balloons, representing righteousness, integrity, prosperity and honour. |
| Chen protests gain ground href="/1/hi/in_pictures/5330472.stm" class="">In pictures: Taiwan protests | |
| The protesters say these virtues have been lost in today's Taiwan, and Mr Chen should stand down. | The protesters say these virtues have been lost in today's Taiwan, and Mr Chen should stand down. |
| The movement is led by Shih Ming-teh, a veteran activist who spent more than 25 years in jail when Taiwan was under martial law. | The movement is led by Shih Ming-teh, a veteran activist who spent more than 25 years in jail when Taiwan was under martial law. |
| He says he is responding to a groundswell of public discontent. | He says he is responding to a groundswell of public discontent. |
| Organisers say the protest is the first mass grassroots movement to remove a president that has not been organised by mainstream political parties. | Organisers say the protest is the first mass grassroots movement to remove a president that has not been organised by mainstream political parties. |
| However analysts say President Chen seems unlikely to stand down. | However analysts say President Chen seems unlikely to stand down. |
| Last month he survived an unprecedented parliamentary attempt by the opposition Kuomintang to oust him. | Last month he survived an unprecedented parliamentary attempt by the opposition Kuomintang to oust him. |
| The crisis began in May, when Mr Chen's son-in-law, Chao Chien-min, was detained on suspicion of insider trading. | The crisis began in May, when Mr Chen's son-in-law, Chao Chien-min, was detained on suspicion of insider trading. |
| Mr Chen's wife was also accused of questionable dealings. | Mr Chen's wife was also accused of questionable dealings. |
| The president has apologised for the actions of his son-in-law. | The president has apologised for the actions of his son-in-law. |
| Were you at the protest and do you have any pictures? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk | Were you at the protest and do you have any pictures? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
| Did you attend the demonstration? Are you planning to attend further protests? Do you think the rallies will work in forcing Chen Shui-bian to quit?Send us your comments and tell us what you saw using the form below. | Did you attend the demonstration? Are you planning to attend further protests? Do you think the rallies will work in forcing Chen Shui-bian to quit?Send us your comments and tell us what you saw using the form below. |