41.   Taiwan has resisted that for fear of domination by its giant neighbor, which regards the island as a renegade province.

42.   Taiwan bans direct contacts with China and Beijing regards the island as a renegade province.

43.   The Communist government in Beijing regards the island as a renegade province to be recovered by force if necessary.

44.   The Nationalists say they hope Taiwan will eventually be able to reunite with China, which regards the island as a rebel province.

45.   The political row between China and Taiwan erupted last month when Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui suggested that Beijing should regard the island as a separate state.

46.   While Taiwan has dropped its claim over the mainland, Beijing still regards the island as a rebel province to be retaken by force if necessary.

47.   However, Beijing still regards the island as a rebel province and has vowed to retake it if Taipei declares a formal break from the mainland.

48.   Beijing, which regards the island as a renegade province, opposes any overseas trips by Taiwanese leaders.

49.   China still regards the island as a renegade province and has sworn to invade the island should it ever declare independence.

50.   China regards the island as a rebel province to be taken back by force if necessary.