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Saturday, 15 September 2007, 12:38 GMT 13:38 UK

In pictures: Taiwan UN marches

Kaohsiung march supporting referendum on Taiwan joining UN

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Tens of thousands of Taiwanese marched in the southern port city of Kaohsiung in support of the governing party's plan to hold a referendum on UN membership.

Kaohsiung march supporting referendum on Taiwan joining UN

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Police said about 100,000 people joined the march, but organisers - including the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said close to 300,000 marched.

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu

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Independence-leaning President Chen Shui-bian (centre) and Vice President Annette Lu (right) back the referendum, which Beijing vehemently opposes.

Kaohsiung march supporting referendum on Taiwan joining UN

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Mainland China considers Taiwan a part of its territory and opposes a separate UN seat or any other symbol of independence for the island.

KMT march in Taichung

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Supporters of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party held their own march in Taichung, in central Taiwan.

KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou

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The KMT's candidate for next March's presidential elections, Ma Ying-jeou (centre), also wants Taiwan to join the UN, but under its official name, the Republic of China.

KMT supporter

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The KMT also wants a referendum on the issue. This man's hat says: "Return to the United Nations" and displays the KMT emblem.

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