21.   Li said he did not plan to significantly expand his already substantial investments in mainland China, which include interests in Chinese ports and prime real estate developments.

22.   Last week, it turned out to have been impounded in a southern Chinese port, where the captain was reportedly being questioned about alleged smuggling.

23.   Maritime officials here say most Chinese ports, especially those along the region north of Shanghai, are small and old and cannot handle big freighters.

24.   On Tuesday, Taiwan let three boats from two of its outlying coastal islets sail to southern Chinese ports.

25.   Taiwan currently bans direct trade, transport and communications with China, but last year approved the transshipment of goods from third countries to Chinese ports via Kaohsiung.

26.   Taiwan has turned its southern Kaoshiung port into an offshore center from where foreign-registered vessels can sail to Chinese ports with cargoes originating in third countries.

27.   The Chinese port region comprises East and South East China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

28.   The flight from Beijing was due to stop over in the southeastern Chinese port city of Xiamen before continuing to Manila.

29.   The encounter ended when the submarine returned to the main naval base in the Chinese port city of Qingdao and the Kitty Hawk moved out of the area.

30.   The fugitive is accused of masterminding a multibillion-dollar smuggling ring in the bustling Chinese port city of Xiamen.