China envoy ends historic Taiwan visit amid violent protests
TAIPEI (AFP) – A senior Chinese envoy left Taiwan on Friday after a historic visit that paved the way for closer cooperation between the former bitter rivals, but which was marred by huge protests that left scores injured. Chen Yunlin — the most senior Chinese official to visit the island since it split from China at the end of a civil war in 1949 — made history on Thursday when he met Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou. Full Story