Chinese protests against Japan over Diaoyu Islands continue

01/10

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Protesters were filling the street in front of the Japanese Embassy in Liangmaqiao area to protest against Japan over the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands (aka Senkoku Islands).

02/10

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The portrait of Chairman Mao is still very popular among protesters who brandish it in the air at every occasion.

03/10

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This huge TOYOTA store in Beijing has preferred to remain closed and protected by a barricade to avoid risks with the anti-Japan protests currently shaking China. A firemen truck is also parked there in case of an attack.

04/10

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It's now been a few days that the Police has blocked the whole neighbourhood surrounding the Japanese Embassy in Liangmaqiao to control the protests more efficiently.

05/10

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Pro-China stickers scattered on the floor.

06/10

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The protests were heavily surrounded by the police. There were over 8 coaches to bring the police forces to Liangmaqiao area. Firemen and some army men were also on the scene.

07/10

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Choppers were also flying over the area, a usually rare sight in Beijing.

08/10

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Protesters were filling the street in front of the Japanese Embassy in Liangmaqiao area to protest against Japan over the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands (aka Senkaku Islands). They also brought pigs on which they attached a Japanese flag.

09/10

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Protesters were filling the street in front of the Japanese Embassy in Liangmaqiao area to protest against Japan over the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands (aka Senkaku Islands). They had offensive posters with the head of Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda.

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For fear of getting their cameras smashed, photographers using Japanese brands tried to hide the brand with China flag stickers.

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A Chinese protest against Japan over the sovereignty of Diaoyu Islands (also known as Senkaku Islands) is held in Beijing on the anniversary of the day Japan invaded China in 1931.