Temporarily. Although he's only 6 months into his term, so he's still got plenty of time. From Thursday's Taipei Times:
No national symbol of the ROC was allowed [in Taiwan] where [China's negotiator] and his delegation might see it. National flags, a representation of national sovereignty, were seized by police from protesters and passers-by alike. People waving the five-starred PRC flag, however, were left alone. [emphasis added]
Since Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou obviously prefers the flag of Communist China to that of his own country, I suggest Taiwanese indulge him next time. Leave those ROC flags at home, and go ahead and bring Ma's beloved PRC flags instead.
(Just don't forget to carry a Bic lighter as well.)
Here’s a good video showing the ripping away of ROC flags and the protection of PRC flags:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ytV3MXLBZA
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This is worthy of a short post, I think.
Thanks Tim.