Stock Photo - Pro-Chinese activists and leftist party members protest against Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Cooperation Forum which is held at Taipei International Conference Center in Taipei, Taiwan on 03/05/2023 This is the first time that as much as 25 U.S. arms manufacturers are taking part in the conference, and in addition to participating in discussions, they are also meeting with representatives of Taiwan's military, scientific institutions and cybersecurity companies. The protestors are expressing their concern that their country is becoming a pawn in the military-industrial complex of the United States and could be drawn into a conflict between the US and China. The protest reflects the growing unease among many Taiwanese citizens about the country's increasing involvement in military affairs and its relationship with the US. The photo is a powerful image of the people's determination to resist the war industry and protect their country from being turned into a battlefield. by Wiktor Dabkowski. - Taipei/Taipei/China