Currency Trade Pro

The protesters in Taipei said the trade agreement would undermine Taiwan’s economy.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Taiwan’s capital Saturday to protest the planned trade agreement with China.

The demonstration in Taipei was organized by Progressive Democrats of the pro-independence, which says that trade agreements would undermine self-government and economy of the island.

The demonstration was conducted at Taiwan envoy Chiang Pin-kung will travel to China for economic cooperation agreement was signed Tuesday.

The government of President Ma Ying-jeou in a friendly with Beijing that has pushed it reached an agreement, saying the deal would boost growth and increase employment.

Opponents say the treaty will strengthen China’s influence over the island, which marks the first step toward unification.

Beijing regards Taiwan as a rebel province that must be reunited with mainland China, with military force, if necessary.