1.   He was fobbing the barbarians off with a disease-ridden haunt of pirates, home to some Chinese settlers, but outside any formal Chinese jurisdiction.

2.   In recent years Tibetans have seen a large influx of Chinese settlers.

3.   Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible positions in the government of Tibet.

4.   According to local legend, a Chinese settler centuries ago fell into a coma and was brought to a Chinese temple where he recovered.

5.   According to local legend, a Chinese settler fell into a coma and was brought to a temple where he recovered.

6.   And international human rights groups have criticized China for sending millions of Chinese settlers to Tibet to dilute the influence of its religion, culture and battle for independence.

7.   Chinese settlers receive preferential treatment in receiving services such as water and electricity, the report said.

8.   For centuries, the Taiwanese have practiced a rich blend of Buddhism, Taoism and folk beliefs brought here by ethnic Chinese settlers.

9.   In recent decades, Chinese settlers have come to log the tree-covered mountains and open restaurants.

10.   In Xinjiang, the Muslim ethnic majority has grown increasingly angry over Chinese rule and an influx of Chinese settlers.