Taiwan's president asks protesters to talk over trade deal

By Sophie Brown, CNN

Updated 1113 GMT (1913 HKT) March 26, 2014

A student protesting a trade pact between Taiwan and China applauds as leaders of the protest speak on the floor of Taiwan's Legislature on Monday, April 7, in Taipei. Protesters, mostly college students, have been camped out in Taiwan's Legislature building since March 18. They say the trade deal with China could harm Taiwan's economy, democratic system and national security. But supporters of the deal have also come out to express themselves.
Photos: Protests in Taiwan
Protests in Taiwan – A student protesting a trade pact between Taiwan and China applauds as leaders of the protest speak on the floor of Taiwan's Legislature on Monday, April 7, in Taipei. Protesters, mostly college students, have been camped out in Taiwan's Legislature building since March 18. They say the trade deal with China could harm Taiwan's economy, democratic system and national security. But supporters of the deal have also come out to express themselves.
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A protester sleeps on the floor of the Legislature building on Saturday, April 5.
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Protests in Taiwan – A protester sleeps on the floor of the Legislature building on Saturday, April 5.
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Supporters of the trade pact clash with police in Taipei on Tuesday, April 1. The trade agreement was signed last year with the intention of easing investment and trade between mainland China and Taiwan.
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Protests in Taiwan – Supporters of the trade pact clash with police in Taipei on Tuesday, April 1. The trade agreement was signed last year with the intention of easing investment and trade between mainland China and Taiwan.
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A supporter of the trade pact faints during clashes between protesters and police April 1 in Taipei.
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Protests in Taiwan – A supporter of the trade pact faint