TAIPEI: Taiwan's leader called for calm after violent protests over pension reforms outside parliament Wednesday saw scores of demonstrators scuffling with police and politicians.

The rallies were staged as parliament began reviewing controversial bills which are designed to stop the struggling pension system from collapsing but are expected to hit nearly 500,000 civil servants and teachers.

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