01 Jan 2021 | 03:24 AM UTC
Taiwan: Activists plan to hold protest march in Taipei from 1400 Jan. 2
Supporters of US President Donald Trump plan to march in Taipei, Taiwan, from 1400 Jan. 2. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Event
Supporters of US President Donald Trump plan to hold a protest march in central Taipei from 1400 Jan. 2. Organizers claim the action will start and end at the Taipei Guest House; however, the actual march route is unclear. Hundreds of people attended related gatherings in Taipei previously, and similar numbers may take part in the upcoming protest.
Authorities will very likely heighten security near the gathering site and along the march route. The action will probably prompt localized transport disruptions, especially on nearby roads like Huaining Street, Ketagalan Boulevard, and Zhongshan South Road. The demonstration will probably pass peacefully, though minor scuffles between police and protesters remain possible.
Advice
Avoid the action sites as a precaution. Plan for ground transport disruptions in the affected area. Seek updated information on roads in the area and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. If violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
