Protests in Taiwan could stall China trade

Tens of thousands took to the streets in Taiwan, protesting President Ma Ying-jeou’s recent trade initiatives they see as too China-friendly. They held placards that said “Say No to China! Say Yes to Taiwan”, and voiced their concerns that recent rounds of trade talks with China will compromise Taiwanese sovereignty. The agreements, such as opening of trade barriers for mainland companies to invest in Taiwan, is helping to ease 60 years of tension between Taiwan and China and is boosting a flagging economy. While Ma has promised every cross-strait agreement will be “mutually beneficial”, many Taiwanese see China’s intentions as zero sum.

Taiwanese vent anger at Ma policies, Taipei Times

Taiwan protests target leader’s pro-China policies, Associated Press

On Chinese zero-sum policy, Taipei Times