1.   Beijing regards the island as a rebel province.

2.   But such a sale would be hotly contested by Beijing, which regards the island as a province separated from the mainland by civil war.

3.   Although Taiwan has ruled itself for the past five decades, Beijing still regards the island as part of its territory and says it wants it back.

4.   Beijing regards the island as a renegade province and insists that relations between Taiwan and other countries, including the United States, remain unofficial.

5.   Beijing regards the island as a renegade province to be retaken by force if necessary.

6.   Beijing still regards the island as a renegade province and the two sides actively spy on each other.

7.   Beijing regards the island as a rebel province and has vowed to attack if it declares nationhood.

8.   Beijing regards the island as a renegade province with no right to its own foreign relations.

9.   Beijing regards this island as a renegade province.