The decision comes amidst diplomatic gaffe when Malawi ambassador was forced to doff his jacket during a security check before attending a function by President Chen Shui-bian.

• 做出这一决定的其中原因包括在台北的外交丑闻，即参加陈水扁总统的一个仪式前的安全检查中，马拉维大使竟然被强制要求脱掉外衣！