Zhang Mingqing

Zhang Mingqing is, as of 2008, the vice chairperson of the Association for [Relations Across the Taiwan Straits].
On a visit to Taiwan in October 2008, Zhang was attacked by pro-independence protesters in Tainan. There was a scuffle during which he was pushed to the ground. The assault was filmed and broadcast on Taiwanese television. Official Chinese news agency Xinhua [News Agency|Xinhua] expressed its "strong indignation". Taiwan's presidential office in turn expressed regrets over the incident; both sides condemned the violence.