Occupy Taipei 101

By NEAL MOORE (CNN iReport) TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C. – An estimated 500 protestors took to Taiwan’s exclusive Xin-Ye District to add their voice to today’s global “Occupy Wall Street” protests – dubbed locally, “Occupy Taipei 101”.  Appearing in this video (in order of appearance) are:  Fu Jen Catholic University student Judy Chou, age 22; National Taiwan University medical student Carter Jin, age 20; Unidentified adult female protestor; National Taiwan University Professor of Civil Engineering Ting-Kuei Tsay; and Yang Min University philosophy student Terry Kuo, age 25. The major thrust of the protests, with demonstrators chanting, "We want justice, we want freedom," lasted from 12 noon to 1:30pm, local time, surrounding and entering Taipei 101.  There were no arrests.

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#2 PHOTO:  Student protestor flanked by security, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#3 PHOTO:  Lead protestor takes the cause to the street, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#4 PHOTO:  Protestor holds a "Here in Solidarity with my American Comrades" placard in front of a marque featuring the international corporations housed within Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#5 PHOTO:  Aged protestor in mock handcuffs, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#6 PHOTO:  Protestors with "I am the 99%" stickers on their mouths and chests, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#7 PHOTO:  Local news media covering the story, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#8 PHOTO:  Foreign protestors, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#9 PHOTO:  Taipei City Police stand guard, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.

#10 PHOTO:  Aged protestors with placards reading "We're Angry Birds" outside Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan.