51.   He was seized by police in the Portuguese enclave of Macau and turned over to the mainland authorities.

52.   Interest in the Chinese market for television companies is waning as the mainland authorities tighten their grip.

53.   And he said authorities would investigate allegations that some abode claimants who returned home had been either fined or detained by the mainland authorities.

54.   Tung said that following discussions with mainland authorities it had been agreed to allow a grace period between now and the end of March for claimants who had lost.

55.   While political ties across the Taiwan Straits remain frosty, economic relations continue to strengthen with the mainland authorities easing travel restrictions on Taiwanese businessmen.

56.   Lee said mainland authorities would not fine or detain any abode claimant who returned to the mainland before the deadline.

57.   More liberalization measures by the government here and the mainland authorities are expected after the smooth start of direct shipping in almost five decades, Hsu added.

58.   No details of the hearing have been released by mainland authorities.

59.   Some have gone further than public declarations of support for the mainland authorities.

60.   Speaking on a radio programme Saturday, Ip said she had not yet approached mainland authorities to discuss the issue.