101.   Casanova belongs to the Movement For Self-Determination, one of several nationalist factions fighting for greater Corsican autonomy.

102.   China regularly protests when any country plays host to the Dalai Lama, who has called for greater autonomy for his homeland.

103.   China accuses him of being a separatist, though he insists he favors greater Tibetan autonomy, not independence.

104.   China frequently denounces the Dalai Lama for seeking greater autonomy for Tibet from Chinese rule.

105.   China already denounces the Dalai Lama for seeking greater autonomy for Tibet.

106.   Concerning the situation in Corsica, where various groups are seeking greater autonomy for the island, the communique accused France of being a colonizing nation that oppressed Corsica.

107.   Corsican militants want greater autonomy and aid from the government in Paris.

108.   Corsicans already enjoy greater autonomy than most French citizens on the mainland, including special tax privileges and the right to learn the Corsican language in school.

109.   Corsican separatists seeking independence for the French Mediterranean island and Basque militants who want greater regional autonomy also have claimed responsibility for past bombings in the region.

110.   Damage was light, but the concerted attacks appeared to be a show of force by the militants seeking greater autonomy from Paris.