11.   China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province, and objects strongly to any contacts between high-level Taiwanese officials and leaders of countries that recognize the mainland government.

12.   He also gave an assurance that the mainland government had the technology to detect avian flu disease.

13.   Hong Kong media say the company has links to the mainland Chinese government.

14.   It says the mainland government appears to favour H shares, over which it has greater control than red chips.

15.   It contended that the act does not conflict with the three communiques issued jointly with the mainland government.

16.   Lau called on the mainland Chinese government, which regained sovereignty over Hong Kong last year, to take up the matter.

17.   Mr Szeto accused the mainland government of abusing human rights.

18.   THE mainland government has ordered poultry farmers to urgently increase chicken exports to Hong Kong after retailers in the territory complained of spiralling prices owing to the scarce supply.

19.   The mainland Chinese government knows full well that it does not hold sway over Indonesian-Chinese minds.

20.   The mainland government has not ruled out using force to regain Taiwan, especially if it formally declares independence.