21.   Although he disavowed independence for the island as unnecessary, he pledged to continue seeking greater international recognition for Taiwan.

22.   ASEAN as a group has gained greater recognition in international diplomacy.

23.   Beijing has demanded Taiwan abandon efforts to seek greater international recognition and begin negotiations on reunifying with the mainland.

24.   Beijing demands Taiwan abandon efforts to seek greater international recognition and begin negotiations on reunifying with the mainland.

25.   Both Netanyahu and Barak spent Victory Day campaigning with World War II veterans of the Soviet army, promising financial benefits and greater recognition for the aging soldiers.

26.   Family farmers seek greater recognition at U.N. conference.

27.   Foreign Minister Frederick Chien said the campaign for greater international recognition was popular with Taiwanese and would not be adjusted in the wake of recent tensions with Beijing.

28.   Hundreds of Argentine war veterans used the upcoming visit to demand greater recognition and compensation, noisily protesting outside congress.

29.   Other dissenters argue that the economic condition of Kurds in the southeast also must be improved, and that Kurds should gain greater recognition for their cultural identity.

30.   Siew said Taiwan would continue its efforts to gain greater international recognition.