U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Taiwanese special envoy Lien Chan (R) at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vladivostok September 9, 2012. REUTERS/Jim Watson/Pool (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS) 

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Taiwanese special envoy Lien Chan (2nd L) at the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vladivostok September 9, 2012. REUTERS/Jim Watson/Pool (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS) 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Taiwan's special envoy Lien Chan at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vladivostok September 8, 2012. REUTERS/Mikhail Metzel/Pool (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Taiwan's special envoy Lien Chan at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Vladivostok September 8, 2012. REUTERS/Mikhail Metzel/Pool (RUSSIA - Tags: POLITICS)

Beijing's mayor Guo Jinlong (L) reacts while talking to Taiwan's Honorary Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Lien Chan in Taipei February 16, 2012. Guo, with a delegation of Beijing officials, is on a 6-day trip to Taiwan to promote cultural exchanges between Taiwan and China. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Beijing's mayor Guo Jinlong listens to Taiwan's Honorary Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Lien Chan's (unseen) speech in Taipei February 16, 2012. Guo, with a delegation of Beijing officials, is on a 6-day trip to Taiwan to promote cultural exchanges between Taiwan and China. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

Beijing's mayor Guo Jinlong (L) shakes hands with Taiwan's Honorary Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Lien Chan in Taipei February 16, 2012. Guo, with a delegation of Beijing officials, is on a 6-day trip to Taiwan to promote cultural exchanges between Taiwan and China. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Taiwan President and Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou (R) and former vice president Lien Chan march the street with supporters during a campaign rally for the 2012 presidential election in Taipei, January 8, 2012. The upcoming presidential and legislative election will be held on January 14. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) poses with other world leaders for the family photo at the APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 13, 2011. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President Barack Obama, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Chile's President Sebastian Pinera, (second row L-R) New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak, South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak, Mexico's Secretary of the Economy Bruno Ferrari, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, Philippines President Benigno Aquino III and Taiwan's Representative Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) and Taiwan's Representative Lien Chan attend the first plenary meeting at the APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 13, 2011. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama pose with Taiwan's representative Lien Chan and his wife Lien Fang-Yu (L) as they arrive at the opening dinner of the APEC Leaders Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 12, 2011. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

U.S. President Barack Obama greets Taiwan's representative Lien Chan as Lien arrives at the opening dinner of the APEC Leaders Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 12, 2011. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama greet Taiwan's Representative Lien Chan and his wife Lien Fang-Yu (L) as they arrive at the opening dinner of the APEC Leaders Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 12, 2011. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Lien Chan, former vice president of Taiwan, sits onstage during the APEC CEO summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 11, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Lien Chan, former vice president of Taiwan, sits onstage during the APEC CEO summit in Honolulu, Hawaii November 11, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Wattie (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) 

U.S. mathematician and Nobel Laureate John Nash (L) reacts beside honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party and Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan, as they receive honorary awards at the City University of Hong Kong November 8, 2011. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION) 

Honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party and Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan (L) is conferred an Honorary Doctor of Social Science by pro-chancellor Norman Leung at the City University of Hong Kong November 8, 2011. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION) 

Honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party and Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan receives an Honorary Doctor of Social Science at the City University of Hong Kong November 8, 2011. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS EDUCATION) 

A girl holds 100,000 renminbi ($15,000) cash for the first Confucius Peace Prize after receiving it for the recipient Lien Chan, former Taiwan vice-president, as she is carried by Yang Disheng, a member of the Confucius Peace Prize jury, at the award ceremony in Beijing, December 9, 2010. It was meant to be China's answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, a timely riposte to the honouring of jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. But the winner of the first "Confucius Peace Prize" didn't even bother to show up. Instead, it was left to a scared-looking girl, whom organisers did not properly identify, to collect a stack of bills for the $15,000 cash prize meant for former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS) 

Chairman of Confucius Peace Prize Awards Committee Tan Chengliu reacts at a news conference for the first Confucius Peace Prize in Beijing, December 9, 2010. It was meant to be China's answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, a timely riposte to the honouring of jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. But the winner of the first "Confucius Peace Prize" didn't even bother to show up. Instead, it was left to a scared-looking girl, whom organisers did not properly identify, to collect a stack of bills for the $15,000 cash prize meant for former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA - Tags: POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A girl holds the first Confucius Peace Prize certificate of honor after receiving it for the recipient Lien Chan, former Taiwan vice-president, as she is carried by Yang Disheng (R), a member of the Confucius Peace Prize jury, next to Chairman of Confucius Peace Prize Awards Committee Tan Chengliu (L), at the award ceremony in Beijing, December 9, 2010. It was meant to be China's answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, a timely riposte to the honouring of jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. But the winner of the first "Confucius Peace Prize" didn't even bother to show up. Instead, it was left to a scared-looking girl, whom organisers did not properly identify, to collect a stack of bills for the $15,000 cash prize meant for former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS) 

Chairman of Confucius Peace Prize Awards Committee Tan Chengliu answers a question at a news conference for the first Confucius Peace Prize in Beijing, December 9, 2010. It was meant to be China's answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, a timely riposte to the honouring of jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. But the winner of the first "Confucius Peace Prize" didn't even bother to show up. Instead, it was left to a scared-looking girl, whom organisers did not properly identify, to collect a stack of bills for the $15,000 cash prize meant for former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS) 

A girl holds 100,000 renminbi ($15,000) cash for the first Confucius Peace Prize after receiving it for the recipient Lien Chan, former Taiwan vice-president, as she is carried by Yang Disheng, a member of the Confucius Peace Prize jury, at the award ceremony in Beijing, December 9, 2010. It was meant to be China's answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, a timely riposte to the honouring of jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo. But the winner of the first "Confucius Peace Prize" didn't even bother to show up. Instead, it was left to a scared-looking girl, whom organisers did not properly identify, to collect a stack of bills for the $15,000 cash prize meant for former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS) 

A girl holds the first Confucius Peace Prize trophy after receiving it for the recipient Lien Chan, former Taiwan vice-president, as she is carried by Yang Disheng, a member of the Confucius Peace Prize jury, at the award ceremony in Beijing December 9, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A girl holds the first Confucius Peace Prize trophy after receiving it for the recipient Lien Chan, former Taiwan vice-president, as she is carried by Yang Disheng, a member of the Confucius Peace Prize jury, at the award ceremony in Beijing December 9, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA - Tags: POLITICS) 

Supporters of Nationalist Party (KMT) Taipei mayor candidate Hau Lung-bin celebrate at the campaign headquarters in Taipei November 27, 2010. Taiwan's China-friendly ruling party held onto mayoral posts in three of five major cities after elections on Saturday, setting the stage for the 2012 presidential race and likely bolstering financial markets. The placards read "Win" (L), "Hold on Lien Sheng-wen" (C) and "Hau". Lien, the son of former Taiwan vice president Lien Chan, was shot on Friday. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Nationalist Party (KMT) Taipei mayor candidate Hau Lung-bin (2nd L) and his wife Kao Lung-sen pray for Lien Sheng-wen at campaign headquarters in Taipei November 27, 2010. Taiwan's China-friendly ruling party held onto mayoral posts in three of five major cities after elections on Saturday, setting the stage for the 2012 presidential race and likely bolstering financial markets. Lien, the son of former Taiwan vice president Lien Chan, was shot on Friday. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa visits scenic spot Shi-Hzuwan during his personal trip in Kaohsiung March 28, 2010. Tung will be visiting Taiwan for six days and will meet with Taiwan's former Vice-President Lien Chan, according to local media. REUTERS/Johnson Liu (TAIWAN - Tags: POLITICS) 

Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan (C), Honorary Chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party, speaks during a news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei November 9, 2009. APEC countries, including the U.S., Japan and China, will keep up stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal next year as they seek to spur a lasting economic recovery, according to draft statements from the group seen by Reuters on Monday. Singapore will host the APEC meetings from November 11 to 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan (L), Honourary Chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party, speaks during a news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei November 9, 2009. APEC countries, including the U.S., Japan and China, will keep up stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal next year as they seek to spur a lasting economic recovery, according to draft statements from the group seen by Reuters on Monday. Singapore will host the APEC meetings from November 11 to 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan (L), Honorary Chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party, speaks during a news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei November 9, 2009. APEC countries, including the U.S., Japan and China, will keep up stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal next year as they seek to spur a lasting economic recovery, according to draft statements from the group seen by Reuters on Monday. Singapore will host the APEC meetings from November 11 to 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Taiwan's representative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Lien Chan, Honorary Chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party, speaks during a news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei November 9, 2009. APEC countries, including the U.S., Japan and China, will keep up stimulus policies and push for a global trade deal next year as they seek to spur a lasting economic recovery, according to draft statements from the group seen by Reuters on Monday. Singapore will host the APEC meetings from November 11 to 14. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN POLITICS BUSINESS) 

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (L), Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) honorary chairman Lien Chan (C) and outgoing KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung (R) greet party members during the KMT national congress in Taipei October 17, 2009. Ma, who quit the position about two years ago, retook chairmanship of the KMT on Saturday. REUTERS/Cheng Chieh-wen/Pool (TAIWAN POLITICS) 

A supporter holds caricatures of former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian (R) and honorary chairman of the ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan in front of police officers outside the Taipei district court September 11, 2009. Chen will not be present when a Taipei court delivers its verdict in a corruption case against him on Friday, according to a court official. Chen left office last year after serving the maximum two four-year terms and is now accused of embezzlement, money laundering and taking bribes while in power. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN POLITICS CRIME LAW) 

Jia Qinglin (2nd R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), talks to former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan (2nd L) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing July 27, 2009. On the left is Lien Chan's wife Lien Fang-yu. The man on the right is unidentified. REUTERS/Andy Wong/Pool (CHINA POLITICS) 

Chen Yunlin (L), Chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS), welcomes former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan (2nd R) and his wife Lien Fang-yu upon their arrival at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing July 27, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Wong/Pool (CHINA POLITICS) 

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), talks to former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing July 27, 2009. REUTERS/Andy Wong/Pool (CHINA POLITICS) 

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), shakes hands with former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing July 27, 2009. On the left is Lien Chan's wife Lien Fang-yu. REUTERS/Andy Wong/Pool (CHINA POLITICS) 

Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (L), Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (2nd L) and former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan (2nd R) smile after a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the new enclosure for Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, the two giant panda gifts from China, at the Taipei City Zoo in Muzha January 24, 2009. Around 500 orphans and children from poor families were granted a preview of the China-donated panda pair after the inauguration ceremony. The pandas are scheduled to meet the Taiwan public on January 26, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (L), Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (C) and former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan smile after a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the new enclosure for Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, the two giant panda gifts from China, at the Taipei City Zoo in Muzha January 24, 2009. Around 500 orphans and children from poor families were granted a preview of the China-donated panda pair after the inauguration ceremony. The pandas are scheduled to meet the Taiwan public on January 26, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (L), Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (2nd L) and former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan (3rd L) smile after a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the new enclosure for Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, the two giant panda gifts from China, at the Taipei City Zoo in Muzha January 24, 2009. Around 500 orphans and children from poor families were granted a preview of the China-donated panda pair after the inauguration ceremony. The pandas are scheduled to meet the Taiwan public on January 26, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

Jia Qinglin (C), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, Wu Boxiong (R), chairman of Taiwan's Nationalist party (KMT), and KMT Honorary Chairman Lien Chan attend the opening ceremony of the 4th Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Cultural Forum in Shanghai December 20, 2008. China, expanding its pledge to help neighbouring economies ride out the global financial crisis, said on Saturday it was willing to meet requests for assistance from political rival Taiwan. REUTERS/Aly Song (CHINA) 

Jia Qinglin, chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, chats with Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan (L) before their meeting in Shanghai December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA) 

Jia Qinglin, chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, welcomes Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan (L) before their meeting in Shanghai December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA) 

Jia Qinglin, chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, chats with Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan (L) before their meeting in Shanghai December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA) 

Jia Qinglin, chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, chats with Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan (L) before their meeting in Shanghai December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA) 

Jia Qinglin, chairman of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, welcomes Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan (L) before their meeting in Shanghai December 19, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias (CHINA) 

Honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (2nd L), Chen Yunlin (L), Chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) and Director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office Wang Yi (R) attend a ceremony celebrating the first direct sea transport across the strait at Tianjin Port in northern China December 15, 2008. Political rivals China and Taiwan began direct air, sea transport and postal services on Monday for the first time since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (2nd L) talks with Secretary of the Tianjin Municipal Committee of the CPC Zhang Gaoli (2nd R) on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China, December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (L) talks with Secretary of the Tianjin Municipal Committee of the CPC Zhang Gaoli on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (R), his wife Lien Fang-yu (C) and Chen Yunlin, Chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) attend a banquet on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (C) attends a banquet on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan (2nd R) and his wife Lien Fang-yu (L) attend a banquet on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

The honorary chairman of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party Lien Chan gestures as he speaks at a banquet on the eve of the direct exchanges of shipping services across the strait in Tianjin, northern China December 14, 2008. A Chinese mainland official said on Friday that the mainland is ready to launch a direct postal service across the Taiwan Straits slated for next Monday. The direct postal service would end a situation that has prevailed since 1949, under which air, sea and postal movements between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have gone through a third place, Xinhua reported. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA) 

Taiwan's former vice-president Lien Chan (R) is greeted by Peruvian President Alan Garcia as he arrives at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center for the first meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil (PERU) 

Lien Chan, Taiwan's Leader's Representative to the 2008 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, is seen while meeting with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou at the presidential office in Taipei on November 13, 2008. The APEC forum will be held in Lima, Peru from November 22 to 23. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN) 

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (R) meets with Lien Chan, Leader's Representative to the 2008 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, at the presidential office in Taipei November 13, 2008. The APEC forum will be held in Lima, Peru from November 22 to 23. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN) 

A protester against Chen Yunlin, Chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS), scuffles with the police at the Ambassador Hotel in Taipei November 4, 2008. Chen was meeting honourary Nationalist Chairman Lien Chan at the hotel for an official banquet. Top officials from Taiwan and China signed deals on daily direct flights, new cargo routes and food safety on Tuesday during Beijing's highest-level visit to its political rival in 60 years. REUTERS/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN) 

An anti-China activist scuffles with police as he protests against Chen Yunlin, the chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS), at the Ambassador Hotel in Taipei November 4, 2008. Chen was meeting honorary Nationalist Chairman Lien Chan at the hotel for an official banquet. Top officials from Taiwan and China signed deals on daily direct flights, new cargo routes and food safety on Tuesday during Beijing's highest-level visit to its political rival in 60 years. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN) 

Anti-China activists holding a Taiwan flag clash with police during a protest against Chen Yunlin, the chairman of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS), in Taipei November 4, 2008. Chen was meeting honorary Nationalist Chairman Lien Chan at the hotel for an official banquet. Top officials from Taiwan and China signed deals on daily direct flights, new cargo routes and food safety on Tuesday during Beijing's highest-level visit to its political rival in 60 years. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN)