18-Hole Diplomacy and Its Discontents:

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday called for the drafting of a “code of conduct” for retired generals after a former general on a visit to China was quoted as saying that the Republic of China (ROC) Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are both “China’s army.”
Retired generals should put the interests of Taiwan above all, present a transparent itinerary and exercise prudence when visiting China, Presidential Office spokesman Fan Chiang Tai-chi (范姜泰基) quoted Ma as saying at the Presidential Office.
“Retired generals are not government officials, but their words and actions remain very sensitive ... If the media reports are true, then the [general’s] comments went against national policy and should be condemned,” Fan Chiang said.
Ma calls for 'code of conduct' for retired generals - Taipei Times - June 10, 2011.

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The comment by ROC's AF General Hsia Ying-chou (here) has caused a firestorm in the Republic of China. What else you are going to do after 18 holes of golf?

"Hsia Ying-chou, a retired air force general and former president of National Defense University, was reported to have said on June 5 in China that no distinction should be made between the Republic of China (Taiwan) Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China since they were both "China's army."
Civil "Golf" War Part II - China Defense Blog - June 9, 2011.

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A 'certain kind' of fire drill - Wikipedia