From AFP:
Taiwan’s most senior envoy dealing with China said Wednesday he had offered his resignation, in what was seen as a surprise move as relations improve following decades of tension.
Chiang Pin-kung, who heads the quasi-official Straits Exchange Foundation, said he had tendered his resignation to President Ma Ying-jeou because of his age — 77 — and health.
“President Ma told me this is a critical moment and asked me to stay on… but I told the president I hope to spend more time with my family,” he said.
He said he had first asked to resign last year but was asked to stay.
