Taiwan Students End 24-Day Occupation Over China Trade Deal
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Taiwanese students protesting a proposed trade deal with China yesterday ended their 24-day occupation of the legislature, as lawmakers prepare to review bills requiring greater oversight for such agreements.
Students leading the demonstration started leaving the chamber in Taipei at about 6 p.m. yesterday after saying earlier this week they had seen “critical progress” on their demands. Legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng pledged April 6 to halt debate on the services trade pact with China until new oversight rules are passed.