51.   He said Taiwan must increase its international profile and influence within the region and the world.

52.   It opposes any effort by Taiwan to expand its international profile.

53.   Beijing conducted two rounds of missile tests and a large-scale military drill near Taiwan between July and November to try to intimidate the island from increasing its international profile.

54.   Beijing, who vehemently opposes any attempt by Taiwan to increase its international profile, said the visit was intended to drum up support for Taiwan independence.

55.   Beijing has warned other countries against forging ties with Taipei and has seen moves by Taiwan to increase its international profile as an attempt to formally break from China.

56.   Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province and is blocking any attempt by Taipei to enhance its international profile.

57.   Beijing, which vehemently opposes any attempt by Taiwan to increase its international profile, said the visit was intended to drum up support for Taiwan independence.

58.   But Chang emphasized the need for the government to reach out and increase its international profile.

59.   China accused Lee of using the trip, a private visit, to boost the international profile of Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province.

60.   China also suspended semi-official talks with Taiwan and said they would only resume when the Lee government stopped moves to increase its international profile.