Taiwan leader orders removal of shoe-catching nets  

马英九下令撤“拦鞋网” 平常心面对“威鞋”

据台湾《中国时报》报道，台湾地区领导人马英九近期屡遭民众丢鞋抗议，警方为此紧急购置上百面“拦鞋网”护驾，全台部署以防“威鞋”。不过据透露，马英九对此十分不认同，已经亲自要求撤除。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou has ordered law enforcement and security forces to refrain from deploying nets designed to catch shoes hurled by demonstrators, according to a China Times report.

Ma told the special security center that he wants to attend events without "dodging" the public, and that protests should be treated as normal occurrences.

"I didn't do anything wrong, so I don't need to hide. There is no need to deploy a net when I make public appearances. I will face any public protest," Ma was quoted as saying.

Taiwan police stations at all levels were ordered to buy protective nets after shoes were thrown at Ma last December.

Taipei bought the most advanced and flexible net, which can reach a height of eight meters.