Confetti falls in front of the Presidential Office during National Day celebrations marking the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. During the celebrations, President Ma Ying-jeou pledged greater efforts to fix the island’s economy, now limping along at about a 2 percent annual growth rate.
Military honor guard march during National Day celebrations marking the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.
Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou cheers with the audience during National Day celebrations marking the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. <AP Photo/Wally Santana>
