Taiwan states protest against Japan's move on Diaoyu Islands

Source:Xinhua Published: 2012-9-23 18:16:54

More than 1,000 Taiwanese people staged a demonstration in Taipei Sunday to protest against Japan's "nationalization" of the Diaoyu Islands.

The demonstrators called for the Chinese mainland and Taiwan to join hands to safeguard the sovereignty over the islands.

Organized by a dozen of organizations such as the Cross-Strait Peaceful Development Forum, the New Party and the People First Party, the demonstrators gathered in front of the Dr. Sun Yat-sen memorial hall and walked several blocks, shouting "The Diaoyu Islands are ours," and "The mainland and Taiwan join hands to safeguard the Diaoyu Islands."

After Japan announced its "purchase" and "nationalization " of parts of the Diaoyu Islands, the Chinese government and its people have voiced firm opposition and strong protest.

Taiwan authorities and people of all walks of life have also expressed strong protest against Japanese move over the Diaoyu Island.

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