The Mainland Affairs Council is accusing China of "glorifying violence" after
Beijing described the assault of a Taiwan-based Japanese political
commentator in Taichung as motivated by "righteous indignation."

The Council says Beijing's failure to condemn the assault and describe it as
an "ordinary" public security case is evidence on "an attempt to treat
Taiwanese people like fools."

Akio Yaita was punched in the face while making a phone call in a hotel lobby
by a man from Hong Kong.

Akio Yaita has just finished giving a speech at an an event when he was
punched in the face.

The council pointed out that when major social incidents in Taiwan have
attracted public attention in recent years, China's Taiwan Affairs Office has
has been quick to speak up for the parties or suspects involved ...

.... even as it accused Taiwan of "political persecution" or "political
suppression."

The suspect in the assault is being held after he was arrested at Taichung
International Airport... he was allegedly preparing to board a flight to
Busan, South Korea.