51.   Then Li refused to renounce the use of force to retake the island.

52.   Greenpeace accuses the multinational of being one of the few European food companies that has not renounced the use of genetically modified soja.

53.   However, under the policy here, reunification talks will only be held when China practices demoncracy and renounces the use of force against Taiwan.

54.   In its constitution adopted after the end of the war, Japan renounced the use of force to solve international conflitcs.

55.   Beijing has never renounced the use of force to take control of the island and objects to any moves that appear to bolster its international standing.

56.   Beijing has sought peaceful reunification with Taiwan, but refuses to renounce the use of force should Taiwan declare formal independence.

57.   Beijing, which views Taiwan as a renegade province has never renounced the use of force to recapture the island.

58.   Beijing has vowed to reunify the mainland with Taiwan, and has never renounced the use of violence to achieve that goal.

59.   Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province and has never renounced the use of military force in the event of the island declaring independence.

60.   Britain, Australia and New Zealand on Monday became the latest countries to formally renounce the use of anti-personnel mines.