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Taiwan Urges Travelers To Avoid Protest Sites in France After Weekend Riots

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By Scott Huang/Tiffany Wong

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Partial curfews have been imposed in several French cities after demonstrations over the rising cost of living erupted into violence. According to authorities, hundreds of businesses were looted or damaged, a town hall in central France was set on fire, more than 2,400 people were arrested and around 1,000 police officers were injured. Taiwan's deputy foreign minister, Chen Ming-chi, said the government is closely monitoring the situation and advised travelers to avoid protest sites while maintaining its level 1 travel alert. Demonstrators say they are protesting high living costs, education concerns and dissatisfaction with the government.