11.   Stopping neutral vessels normally is an act of war, and French President Jacques Chirac registered his reservations.

12.   Stopping neutral vessels normally is an act of war, and Chirac registered his reservations.

13.   Greenpeace spokeswoman Elizabeth Mealey said the six were trying to stop the vessel from leaving for southern waters again, but they were removed by New Zealand police.

14.   Foreign Ministry spokesman Peter Cheng said the dispute could be able to be settled if the two sides stop vessels going near the islands.

15.   Military sources said the commandos seemed to have taken over the engine room to finally stop the vessel.