 | People with a spouse from China demonstrate outside the National Immigration Agency in Taipei December 2, 2007, calling for their spouse to be given residency rights in Taiwan. click to open  |
 | People with a spouse from China demonstrate outside the National Immigration Agency in Taipei December 2, 2007, calling for their spouse to be given residency rights in Taiwan. The placard reads in Chinese 'Against prejudice, for human rights'. click to open |
 | Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian delivers a public speech to defend himself from prosecutors who say they have enough evidence to indict him on corruption charges, Sunday evening, Nov. 5, 2006, at the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan. Protesters marched in Taiwan's capital Sunday in a new campaign to oust President Chen Shui-bian, whose wife has been indicted in a corruption scandal that prosecutors say could also involve Chen. click to open |
 | Taiwan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Michel Lu ,right, and Executive Yuan spokesman Cheng Wen-tsang announce Taiwan's 14th consecutive bid for United Nations membership Monday, Aug. 28 2006, in Taipei, Taiwan. The proposal addresses 'the question of the representation and participation of the 23 million people of Taiwan in the United Nations' and marks the country's 14th bid for participation in the international body. All of Taiwan's previous attempts have failed because of China's obstruction. click to open |
 | Legislators from Taiwan's opposition People First Party waves flags during a rally march, demanding 'President' Chen Shui-bian to step down, in Taipei June 24, 2006. According to a survey of over 800 adults by the Chinese-language daily China Times, about 40 percent supported an opposition-backed recall measure in parliament to unseat Chen. click to open |
 | Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (2nd R) holds incense sticks during a prayer ceremony in Taipei Lung Shan Temple June 24, 2006. According to a survey of over 800 adults by the Chinese-language daily China Times, about 40 percent supported an opposition-backed recall measure in parliament to unseat Chen. 'Parliament' is set to vote on the recall motion on Tuesday although it is not expected to pass because the opposition camp lacks the two-thirds support needed to push it through.[ click to open |
 | James Soong, chairman of Taiwan's minority People First Party, holds a sit-in protest against President Chen Shui-bian near the legislature in Taipei June 24, 2006. Opposition politicians have waged a fierce campaign in recent weeks to oust Chen over scandals involving members of his family and former aides, launching the recall motion last week. The sign reads, "Life and death pale in comparison over the price of truth, just as the views of differing political parties will not compromise on right and wrong". click to open |
 | Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (2nd R) holds incense sticks during a prayer ceremony in Taipei Lung Shan Temple June 24, 2006. According to a survey of over 800 adults by the Chinese-language daily China Times, about 40 percent supported an opposition-backed recall measure in parliament to unseat Chen. Parliament is set to vote on the recall motion on Tuesday although it is not expected to pass because the opposition camp lacks the two-thirds support needed to push it through. click to open |
 | Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian prays at Taipei Lung Shan Temple June 24, 2006. According to a survey of over 800 adults by the Chinese-language daily China Times, about 40 percent supported an opposition-backed recall measure in parliament to unseat Chen. Parliament is set to vote on the recall motion on Tuesday although it is not expected to pass because the opposition camp lacks the two-thirds support needed to push it through. click to open |
 | Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (front) waves to supporters after a prayer ceremony at Taipei Lung Shan Temple June 24, 2006. According to a survey of over 800 adults by the Chinese-language daily China Times, about 40 percent supported an opposition-backed recall measure in parliament to unseat Chen. Parliament is set to vote on the recall motion on Tuesday although it is not expected to pass because the opposition camp lacks the two-thirds support needed to push it through. click to open |
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